Water in fuel tank

[TriumphPanama]

I have an '02' 210CC with what I think may be a fuel tank problem. I first had the experience after towing it on a 6 hour trip through heavy rain. We put the boat in the water the next day and barely made it off of the trailer before the engine quit. It was full of water. So much water that it had filled the seperator that quickly. We had purchased fuel at a gas station that closed the next day so we attributed it to them. Well, after the boat sat for the winter through some hard ran we tried to take a trip yesterday. This time it made the trip to the end of the boat launch area. Once again all water in the fuel lines. The fuel this time we know was good because we also filled a small tank for use at home. I don't believe that this could be condensation because it was pure, clear water and lots of it. The cap is on tight and appears to be sealed. Has there been any complaint about water in the fuel tank from others or do I need to look deeper into the boat? If so, is the fuel tank area easy to fully access on this boat?

Thanks
Heath

[mtty]

How many gallons you got on board? If you have a racor open the screw and drain it. Water will settle to the bottom. Otherwise, ...have someone pump it out.

[Dick@merrittmarine]

Heath, Pull the floor and look to see if a screw or something went thru the top of the tank, If your sure that the tank is not compromised, with the bow up slowly pump fuel till it's clear, then use Evinrude/Johnson 2+4, that should clear your problem up. If you have the tools, a pressure test will pinpoint if you have a problem. The fuel tank is not repairable.

Dick