underfloor fuel tank vent - part question

[74fpv]

Hi all,

Any one know where I can find something similar to this ?

http://boatingsavings.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/Attwood-Straight-Fuel-Tank-Vents.aspx?a=623353&kwtid=514971&pm2d=CSE-BSV-6-BECOME

Recently purchased a 2nd hand Savage 450 Safari SF and the existing fuel vent has perished and is currently pretty much stuffed. The crazy part is that is mounted on the rear of the boat, concerned that it may be easy for water to enter etc.

here is what is left on the boat.

fully open (except for wire mesh inside)

searched bias, whitworts etc.

prefer southside brisbane

any thoughts ?

[straddiebrad]

you should be able to get it at bias they should have that connection,you can use the bait tank one or the ones for your anchor well as long as its the same size and just put a strainer in to stop weed and stuff going up this will be ok.brad

[nadders]

pretty poor positioning as you said may be easy for water to get in the tank,

you can put a few loops in the vent line to trap water but thats kinda a bandaid for poor design. could you run a vent line elsewhere? when my boat had an underfloor tank the line ran up the side to the gunnel and sat under there in about the middle of the boat

[74fpv]

thanks for the replies.. found the exact item at leisure marine.... now if it will only stop raining... hahaha

merry christmas

[noname]

just a hint here if your worried about water, loop into the hose a coil or 2, and tip tie them together, yeah ya might need a longer bit of hose but you will not get any water down into your tank.