Fuel Fill Hose | Boating Forum

Hi everyone.I have a quick question.My fuel fill hose is leaking,noticed it on my first time out in my new to me boat.I filled the tank,and smelled alittle fuel after we got it in the water.( 1977 Thompson Del Ray 18FT 400ci Chevy w/Pre alpha drive) I turned the blower on,and kept it on for awhile after we were under way,gas gauge dont work either.After we ran out of gas,and paddled into shore,we got a few 6 gallon cans of fuel,and filled the boat again while it was sitting in the water,thats how i knew the fuel fill hose was leaking,as it filled the bilge up with gas.My question is,do i have to pull the floor out to change that hose,is it fastened down? I already bought the new fill hose from this site,I purchased 2 Ten foot sections,just wondering if there is an easier way to do it.I already purchased a new sending unit,hoping that will fix my gauge problem.

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I also don't have a quick coupler at the cowling on the outboard so hose has to go from primer bulb all the way through the cowling to the strainer bowl.

Does any one know of a quality quick coupler that will allow me to disconnect my hose at the cowling so I can drain my fuel tank regularly if/when fuel sits for more than a couple of months?

atm I have to pull the hose from the exit side of the primer bulb and plug another hose onto the primer bulb to drain the tank.

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