UH OH! HUGE Boat Gas LEAK! Boat Problems!

[@brookcristoutdoors]

There's always something to be fixed on a boat!!

[@carlitocg44]

Hi Brook and victor am a truck driver from fort lauderdale and i enjoy a lot watching your fishing videos, they really made my trips fun. Brook this happen to my 2002 proline sport 27ft gas tank last year and now i have some soft spots on the floor, salt water do alot of damage starting with the gas tank and ending in electric problems and wood damage , I see you guys keep the boat on the water, dry the hull interior with fresh water at least 2 time's a week and let the bilge pumps run for at least 20 or 30min to take the salt water out of the hull and believe me you guys goin to spend less money on the future

[@robsgarage4746]

A lot of maintenance and $.

[@cydricbalanag7581]

Always😤😤😤

[@marklapierre5629]

Holes in the top of the fuel tank are a good source of water contamination too. I hope you get a new tank. Fishing is fun but you have to earn that by doing boat projects. I think I'll have some custom canvas work coming your way in a couple of years. My $1 Catalina C-25 was delivered to my back yard today. I haven't even climbed up into the cockpit yet. I see a whole lotta boat projects in my future.

[@richardmartin2797]

Consider it a learning experience. Let dad keep the boat maintained. When little Victor and Little Brook come along you won’t have any extra money!

[@ericdavi1231]

You’re super lucky with the access you have to the tank. My fuel tank goes under the console. Also, store the boat slam full with gas, keeping it at half leaves an air gap where air and moisture can corrode the metal tank.

[@drodriguez7249]

I would've never done tht kinda repair. Good thing thy checked it before thy checked out 😳. Safety and life is more important then a quick fix for a fishing trip. Thy should just change the tank and be safe. Its gonna leak again.

[@mikebrewer5758]

Ownership of a boat can get to be very expensive. I am glad you found this out BEFORE! you went out fishing. Boat fires are a nightmare. I am very happy you discovered this prior to going out to sea

[@tomm2812]

I emphasize with you. My boat is in the mechanics yard. With luck I will get it back just in time to winterize. No boating until spring. Very happy you did not have a fire or worse. On my boat the deck would need to be sawn out. Best

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Well we didn't get to see you fish, but at least we got to see your smiling face 😃.

[@ronniesolomon5235]

Definitely going to get a canvas cover when I get a bigger boat

[@one4uf]

I’m kind of surprised Edgewater wasn’t using plastic/poly tanks by 2002. My 21 Whaler has a poly tank so no concern about corrosion.

[@shawnbroadhead3763]

I am so glad you got it. To get this taken care of. It would be not good. And it would be a total lost. Glad you found something that can be done. And you say it is a MacGyver trick.

[@SmokeysOutpost]

Glad you guys found the issue. SAFETY is key! God bless you all!

[@tyscruggs2]

Chris I really enjoy your videos , have you ever thought about doing a video on how you clean up your boat after one of your fishing trips?

[@oceannavagator]

Ha! There is no end to things to fix on a boat. Hope you have no problems getting the old tank out, normally it's a monster of a job even with good access. It's been there 17 years and won't want to leave.

[@eithtonbryan2164]

Glad to know you find the problem and take your time safety first

[@davidhopson2004]

Glad you found it in time and no one got hurt. God bless and love y'all my friends

[@2manysigns]

Very lucky that y'all found it that way . A common tragedy for even runabouts to explode from gas fumes hanging around below the gunnel . Great !

[@JupiterMoJo]

You all are lucky with the access. We had an older Pursuit 2870 which needed both tanks replaced. Had to cut the deck out and replace both tanks... $6k later.. Happy to say we sold that boat and now have a sister boat to yours Everglades 255CC.

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Yes we are VERY Lucky!! Love the everglades boats too!

[@ORELLANO80]

Thank God everyone is ok

[@TLG43]

Still another fantastic video brook can't wait until the next catch and cook video you rock.

[@fedx2185]

A lot of moisture has been in there.. Check the stringers around that tank as well.. Under the deck damage comes to us all at some point just part of boating....

[@drhambone1598]

B.O.A.T. = bust out another thousand

[@brookcristoutdoors]

You got that right!

[@alexbender3161]

Hey brook!, ive been through the tank replacement ordeal twice now , now's the time to replace fuel lines too!, even the fuel fill hose if you can

[@jamiecreller2464]

I had same issue portable tank on mine. No panels for tank it have be cut out. Nope bypassed with portable tank

[@ruli00]

Salt water got on that tank. Replace the tank and coat with coal tar epoxy, replace those pie plates as the seals are probably shot. Seal pie plates and fuel coffin lid with 3M 4000 uv. Lucky you don't have to pull the console, just a weekend project now.

[@TeamHardLife]

Yup boats are a high cost...and maintaining it as well..

[@willpetraglia5138]

In the process of replacing my tank in a 2002 edgewater 262....the compartment did not fully drain....installed a drain in the compartment and having a new tank built as we speak...you are lucky you had deck hatches...I had to cut the deck

[@pedrocamacho8768]

i found the answer to my 5 year old leak problem.!!!!! someone 5 years ago told me it didn't have a fix, only if I tore all the bottom of the floor. so till right now I found you guys with the same problem, thank you San Diego Ca ( why would you want to buy another tank if you already fixed this on and you say its good for another 30 years ????)

[@theoldhunter6072]

Needed 2 sheet metal screws and 2 neoprene washers

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Weres Edwater located. In dealing to put new 70gl. Tank on my Aguasport. From 50gl to 70gl. Was going to Marine connection to buy it. I already pull out Tank. Goid Luvk

[@Flippersflops]

Those two holes might not have been leaking much liquid fuel, but they were venting plenty of vapor into your bilge. That's a super dangerous situation, and quite honestly the best thing about outboard vs. inboard power (you get more margin for error in a situation like this since you don't have a heat and spark producing beast beneath your feet.)

[@edbranch3239]

Way to school everybody on what it takes to own a boat! This is a really good and informative video. Boats take work, I’m glad you showed this!

[@AJOutdoors1]

Great change of pace and showing what owning a boat is like. B.O.A.T. = bust out another Thousand. $$ :) Love my boat but you have to love the life to be willing to keep it up.

[@keithfurman6245]

I wonder if you have water in the tank due to not ever having it full?

[@A.j.Harris]

You should do a video on how to properly measure the poles so people can get an idea whenever they put in an order for the canvas shades.

[@43pasadena]

A.J. Harris ,Brian made a video for that. Here ya go👍🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHubc4Zmr5yZbac

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Thank you^^ yes my dad has a KZbin channel

[@xxkasperxx]

Okay so I am not looking for her exact location but am curious as to which neighborhoods in your area have those canal homes with ocean access ? I am going to try to find one on airbnb for our florida visit ! Thanks if anyone can answer ...one of my favorite vlogs !

[@dean512]

find out what made the punctures screw tip or the bottom of the foor pnl.

[@josephvaccarino4482]

Safety is always first. Look forward to the next video. 👍

[@Karelbecerra]

Good luck with the fix! In the mean time, could you publish a video about hooks, rigs etc. Would like to know more about the one you use for sardines (catch baits) in this video (min 0:26) . Thanks!!!

[@Karelbecerra]

forget your video :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5mQY4aPqrifmKc

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Tsunami sabiki #4

[@Karelbecerra]

@@brookcristoutdoors super!

[@johnjarjoura889]

The biggest problem with fuel tanks is electrolysis, so slow to happen. Electrolysis on aluminum is probley slower than say steel, copper/bronze, ect. Make sure the boat is well grounded.

[@MIAthe305]

Love these kinds videos. I don’t have a boat myself, and actually that’s partially due to the fact that I’m scared of getting one - I can’t afford a new boat, so I’d buy used, and since I’ve never had a boat I’m afraid of the problems and pitfalls (everyone always uses that BOAT acronym $$$) but videos like this make me realize that not everything is the end of the world - it can be fixed with the right knowledge and some sweat equity.

[@sandeepnaicker2988]

Great work saved ya selfs some money for labour.

[@po28der]

Wow full time on utube good luck with that. I wish I had repowerd my boat. I rebuilt mine and it seems to be always costing me money and it does not sip fuel either. 200 HPDI hope it gives me an easy time next year. I am to sweating the gas tank.

[@Night33Nurse]

JB weld wont last, Had the same issue. Get a NEW tank. Other spots you can not see will eventually give way. Be happy that you have access, had to CUT my floor out. Good Luck!

[@thargor6750]

Did you cut just the bit over the tank or the whole floor??

[@Night33Nurse]

@@thargor6750 Good Day, I actually cut the entire tank out and got the serial number off it and Had the original company make an exact copy of it BUT this time it was coated. Extra work but it will be in service for many decades to come. Good Luck

[@dean512]

rtv and a short sheet metal screw is better than patch jbweld just say in!!! nothing holding that patch down or 1 " square sheet metal with 1/4 hole in middle coat with marine white rtv then put screw thru hole then into tank screw down never mess with again no new tank something made the holes and then some body tried patching

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Looks like salt water corrosion on the tank top. Great idea on replacing the tank. The worst thing that can happen on a boat is a fire. If the JB weld doesn't stick, I would go with the short SS sheet metal screw with rtv, or JB weld. The screw is a mechanical fastener that will hold the patch is place for a while, till you get the replacement gas tank.

[@svenwelzig1720]

Perfect, love it

[@anthonykamper5840]

You can also slow your tank leak with a screw in an emergency. Of course use a screwdriver and not a srew gun. Always enjoy y'alls videos! Thanks

[@aquariumaddict]

That's a really good idea!

[@tunafins13]

What model Edgewater is that I like the layout. Good luck with the tank getting all that foam out sucks but when it's done the boat will be like new.

[@royhernandez744]

those holes are due to electrodes eating away at metals on your boats. check your zinc pencils in your engine and zinc plates. could be a lose screw in the gas tank causing it or a fish hook even....

[@donnykrane5827]

Any thoughts on fiberglass tanks?

[@acalindocamnahas1918]

Safety first

[@davidclarke10]

did you get the boat fixed lastly

[@marcelodomenecci6058]

I is a shame I hope you can fix the gas tank whit any problem, where I can go to find a good place tho install Suzuki motors .

[@bruceromans9206]

You should put a stainless steel screw in before you patch it.

[@DeeCeeTheGreat]

I was thinking a stainless steel screw with some 5200 all over the threads and a flat washer, :)

[@redpillcommando]

I'm not sure about this. I know from bitter experience that stainless steel and aluminum don't play nice in salt water. A few years back, I was using two brand new aluminum tanks on my rebreather. I dive a sports kiss with a stainless steel case. The tanks were strapped to the case with metal bands and my dive buddy told me that when I was in the water the tanks were fizzing like alka seltzer tablets. I checked and sure enough, I had little corrosion pits all over my tanks. I fixed it by slipping plastic tubing over the tank straps and making sure both tanks were electrically isolated from the case. However, I will admit that I am far from being a fuel tank expert. A new fuel tank is much safer.

[@robsgarage4746]

brook yr a rock star! nice u caught that/ fire hazard in boat.

[@philjamieross107]

safety first for sure

[@quantum-entanglementinmagn6728]

I use JB in many form too, very good, but must prepare surface to adhere properly.

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Marine Tec is the Best Ever for Gas Tank to Resolve the Problem. Marine Tec, any Shop, West Marine, Ace HARDWARE etc....

[@sizzlak7973]

Just a minor set back hope all works out for you brook

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Marine Tec #1 used it f or yrs. Even c as n use under water

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

IN FT. PIERCE, MARINE CONNECTION. JUST NEED TANK MEASUREMENTS. AVG. $1000 FOR 100+ GAS TANKS NEW

[@boostedsaleen6146]

Looks like a deck screw penetrated the tank.

[@brookcristoutdoors]

No the deck screws are on the sides into the fiber glass edge

[@ronneff48]

Cold tar epoxy the new tank never worry about corrosion again. I would measure your tank and try marine connection liquidators they may have one that will fit save a bunch of money. But no matter what coat that tank, and make sure you wire it to a zinc and maybe even get a auxiliary zinc thats alot of corrosion on top of that tank. Do the zincs son the motor get eat up pretty quick?

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Thanks for the tips!! And the engine doesn’t sit in the water, so no to the zincs

[@MG956_]

04:57= Hint hint, Edgewater hope you guys are watching- Think victor is hinting for Edgewater to send them a new gas tank- that would be awesome..

[@hookednrolling2009]

They have a two part epoxy emergency stick that will work wet you cut off what you need and knead together and stick it in hole thanks John 🇺🇸🐟🎣⛱🛥🌴😃😊🙏🏻

[@raulzamora2876]

i just replace the tank on my 20 ft century is from 2000 , every 20 years should replace the tank because it gets corroded giving the fact that the aluminum they are made of is just 1/8 thickness so it gets thinner and when you fill up the tank this is what happens because heat and vapor expand the tank and eventually cracks and release from the thinner corroded areas of the tank , so if using that tank while waiting for new one just keep it have way filled by the way we (family) love to see your guys videos especially my little boy , we learned from Victor and Brooked we can say

Beautiful *video.* Hug and good fishing.👍🐠🐟😉

[@caicoskid5635]

My friend has same issue except his part to lift off goes underneath leaning post and console. Lot more of a pain. Bad design

[@barrito2]

Where is the link to the sunshades.

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Boatcanvasfactory.com there’s a link in the description!

[@eddiediaz9958]

5:11

[@nabilawkal4582]

Hello my dear friend Brook for next time mixed irons filings with epoxy tube it will be as a stone this’s idea for every things 👍 God bless you and your family 😘 epoxy 02 by one box black and gray 👍

[@outabeat]

Keep the tank(s) full of fuel so that you limit the condensation and water in the tanks. The rule should be that the tank is full upon departing and returning.

[@leonardtumblin5620]

amen

[@johnley6257]

What size edge water you have I have the 225 best boats out there

[@brookcristoutdoors]

247 !

[@fishingadventure7065]

Use flex seal

[@kennethbroadwell653]

Aluminum corrision. I fight this often in my flounder gigging boat. Dissimilar metals causes and continuous contact with salt causes. Right now you are dealing with spots you can see. There are likely more spots you cannot see on sides and bottom of tank. They may not be leaking now but they may soon leak. You dont want to take a chance of gas leak on a boat. Only takes a small spark. Remember with gas it is the fumes that burn, not the liquid. Replace the tank, preferably with one that will not corrode iin future. Fiberglass or epoxy paint coating.

[@Night33Nurse]

Great advice,,, Pump It dry and remove the tank,, No fish is worth a huge explosion

[@nicholasdandrea565]

Better now then after running a bit

[@billslim9267]

Best days in a boat is first day you buy it and the day you sell it.

[@michaellicitra7632]

Don't underestimate the danger of these leaks. Gasoline vapor is heavier than air and it is explosive. I would not run that boat at all. Sorry for the bad news but you are taking quite a risk using a tank like that especially since i am sure you realize that there are most likely other areas of the tank that while not actively leaking may be bad and cannot be seen.

[@dougsmith8950]

Is the tank aluminum?

[@stevecollins9198]

What was the quick fix?

[@bearhayslip4990]

What length is the boat?

[@brookcristoutdoors]

247 edgewater

[@jamesandrews6835]

Shit happens glad u guys caught it before something bad happened keep up the good work

[@deborahphillips854]

Safety First...

[@davidbarrett9229]

How's the 300 suzuki been for you guys cause I bought one 2 weeks ago

[@hookednrolling2009]

David Barrett nothing but good words for zuki best warranty on market I'm a etec man but if not etec I would by a zuki no hesitation check out key west fishing he just bought one too go into videos section and shows it JT 🇺🇸🐟🎣🛥🌴⛱😃😊🙏🏻

[@brookcristoutdoors]

We've loved it! We currently have an issue with the computer, it's not giving us info from the motor. but supposedly its a simple fix, just replacing one part behind the gauge. Suppose to be fixed within the next few days.

[@georgemerritt6336]

I need a number for that canvas factory your dad owns need two made for my boats

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Boatcanvasfactory.com ! Check it out

[@georgemerritt6336]

Awesome thanks

[@ENTERTAINMENT-md6go]

Awesome

[@redfishhunter7653]

if there was a spark with fuel leaking from the tank into the bilge y'all would have exploded

[@changename3013]

Love from India

[@manyata4054]

Omg first comment please reply I love yr videos and I love the way u guys keep of getting better💫

[@brookcristoutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@mdizzle850]

@@brookcristoutdoors Brook your so beautiful!

[@keitholson4978]

I bet you still help dad out ?!?!?!?!

[@djwilliedwilcox3025]

B.o.a.t. Means break out another thousand.

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Dont waste your Time. Marine Tec. Even with gas around, harder then Steal

[@timcolgan1834]

I don't think I could work in a 1/2 of gasoline. Super dangerous Dad...

[@patrickspeers3508]

Sorry!!!

[@jakelencher817]

first thing i said at the beginning of the video was "woah what no" and then i clicked away

[@stevenonthewater6070]

That looks like a diesel fuel pump. Rig it to a battery portable pump🤷‍♂️

[@dexter2433]

replace with Plastic tank

[@vizaykumarvadde1362]

Love u...

[@UnpluggedAdvaturesSpokane509]

need powerdrill