Diesel pong

[mick]

After I fill my fuel tank there is a smell of diesel in the cabin. What could be causing this? The tank has a breather, but that vents at the transom.

 

[seamaster30]

A leak on the tube that connects to the filler? (or a bad fitting/connection between the two)

 

[VicS]

I expect the vent is pretty small so most of the air displaced from the tank will come back up the filler. Where is that in relation to the cabin entry?

 

[sarabande]

Sounds like a poor connection between the filler cap on the deck, and the tank. Have you had a chance to check the connecting pipework ? Are there any traces of diesel in the bilge after a refill ?

Is it a single tank, or does it lead to a smaller "day" tank with a separate breather ?

 

[mick]

Vic, that sounds lke a possible cause. Filler is just to the right of hatch bulkhead. All joints are secure. Thanks to others for replies.

 

[BrickSailor]

I also had this recently. Traced it to the nuts on the tank inspection plate not being done up tight.