I would like to add a fuel-water separator filter to my 2004 220 Dauntless.
I don't see a good place to mount the filter,
ONLY FOR READERS WHO have a fuel-water separator filter installed on their 220 Dauntless: where is it mounted?
Thanks—ron
Location for Mounting Fuel-Water Separator Filyer
Re: Location for Mounting Fuel-Water Separator Filyer
I don’t think a c.2004 boat would have a factory-installed engine and associated fuel rigging.
Re: Location for Mounting Fuel-Water Separator Filyer
In looking at the drawings at Bostonwhaler.com for your year and model, I would suggest inside the splashwell access panel. A fuel bulb should be installed between the filter and engine.
(EDIT) If the boat has a Verado engine, I would double check with a certified Verado service manager if a separator installation is acceptable. Don't accept the opinion from anyone who is not factory certified.
There was a period of time when Mercury was very particular as to the engine's rigging.
(EDIT) If the boat has a Verado engine, I would double check with a certified Verado service manager if a separator installation is acceptable. Don't accept the opinion from anyone who is not factory certified.
There was a period of time when Mercury was very particular as to the engine's rigging.
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Re: Location for Mounting Fuel-Water Separator Filyer
I forgot to mention that the boat has a Mercury 225 FourStroke outboard.
Re: Location for Mounting Fuel-Water Separator Filyer
jimh wrote:I don’t think a c.2004 boat would have a factory-installed engine and associated fuel rigging.
I am wrong on that point: in 2004 Boston Whaler was delivering boats with a factory-installed engine, and the 225-HP FOURSTROKE was an option on the 220 DAUNTLESS. On that basis, if the boat does not have a fuel-water separator filter, then Boston Whaler and Mercury probably didn't think it needed one. Sounds like finding a good location for the filter will be up to the installer.
Generally a fuel-filter should be on the SUCTION side of the fuel pump and primer bulb.