2013 bass buggy 18' Suntracker water in fuel tank

[Vankemp]

Hello,
I'm looking for some help. I just received my bill today from service center that removed 2 gallons of gas from my fuel tank, among other thins, plugs, oil change, etc. the bill is $993.00 What they didn't do is tell me how to prevent this minus buying a new water separator valve. This motor has no more than 3 tanks of use on it and I'm concerned that the same issue might occur again. I'm wondering if gas is coming through the vent cap on top of fuel tank. I will attempt to attach a video of a similar situation(not my video) any prevention thoughts minus a trade in on new model?

 

[ahicks]

Somebody, somewhere, mentioned this potential not too long ago. They mentioned if the engine was mounted too low the water could hit the front of it and ride up - like that video shows. Not wanting to steal anyone's thunder but I honestly don't remember where I read it. I just made a mental note of the potential and moved on...

 

[MH Hawker]

make a deflector out of angle and plate all bolt together

 

[clemsonfor]

Removed 2 gallons of contaminated gad or removed 2 gallons of water? If 2 gallons of water that's A LOT if it's was 2 gallons of contaminated fuel it could just be from 5 or 6 ounces of water in it. I would put a fuel water sepeat or on it first.