RangerGuy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 If you have an 1800 Lund Alaskan and installed the Yamaha Fuel / Water Separator. Where did you install it? You can see that the gas line is run through the bulk head. So I'm wondering if most people just install this filter on the transom. I really don't want to do this. So I'm looking some suggestions on where I could install it so it's out of the way. My reasons for not wanting to mount it there are: 1) I may install a kicker there 2) I may use this side for the dog to re-enter the boat after a retrieve in the fall. I don't see an option to embed an image so here is a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Install it right where the gas lines comes out of the boat. That's where it is on our Lund Pro Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Why bother???? I know guys who have had Yami's for years with zero water issues. They have no separators instalelled. Waste of time and money. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) Why bother???? I know guys who have had Yami's for years with zero water issues. They have no separators instalelled. Waste of time and money. No worries. Why bother? I would guess because of the 10% ethanol that's now in our gasoline unless you're using premium.. It's a $8 filter you swap out once a year and a 20min install, why would you even take the chance? Edited July 31, 2012 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) Thanks Bill! I think the newer motors are more fussy when it comes to the quality of the gas they will run reliably. The other major reason is the motor manual suggests it, so if it ever comes to warranty issue I don't want to give them any reason to deny a claim Thanks everyone.. I will see how well it'll fit there, I just have to make sure the dog won't ruin the fuel line when climbing onboard after a retrieve in the fall. Edited July 31, 2012 by RangerGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Is the area under the spash well accessible? On my boat (not a Lund) there is storage and battery locations under there. I routed the fuel line into there to hook up my separator and then routed back to the original location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Yeh I can probably route the fuel line there then back into the area where the internal tank is and back to original path. Looks like I need to buy some fuel line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 The newer models are ethanol friendly when it comes to fuel line problems. The 10 micron Filters cost $24 plus tax every 50 hours. You can buy a 32 oz Sta-bil Marine treatment for $20 good for 80 gallons or 16 tanks of gas. I'd think you would spend more on filters through the season if you fished more than 50 hours. IMO A suggestion would not void your warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Yeh I can probably route the fuel line there then back into the area where the internal tank is and back to original path. Looks like I need to buy some fuel line. I just routed the original line down there and then bought a new piece to go from the filter back to the original fitting. I was actually lucky in the fact there was already an oval hole with rubber edging to route through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I have a question,,,,,, The other major reason isthe motor manual suggests it, so if it ever comes to warranty issue I don't want to give them any reason to deny a claim If the above is true,why would they not have it installed already? I don,t get it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I have a question,,,,,, If the above is true,why would they not have it installed already? I don,t get it personally. My Skeeter/Yamaha came factory equipped with the seperator Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 My Skeeter/Yamaha came factory equipped with the seperator Brian. So, why would they not install them, in all their boats they put their motors on? Don,t tell me it,s an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 So, why would they not install them, in all their boats they put their motors on? Maybe they only put them on the best boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Maybe they only put them on the best boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 CO2 Inflatables, Oakville's leading Yamaha dealer told me not to worry about a fuel line separator on my 60hp 2009 Yamaha four stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 What size engine is it Rangerguy? The dealer is wrong Steve(sarcasm at it's finest !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 They don't install them with Lunds because Lunds don't come from the factory with Yamaha's just Mercs. Mine's a 75hp. I'll post some pics when I get it installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeisfun Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 CO2 Inflatables, Oakville's leading Yamaha dealer told me not to worry about a fuel line separator on my 60hp 2009 Yamaha four stroke. Well, looks like they should invest in Yamaha factory rigging course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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