1986 Bonito Bowrider gas tank piping

[Cowthief]

I was taking out the gas tank to paint the deck again. The through hull venting system was locked up, even with PB blaster I still ended up breaking it off on the outside and will buy a new one, no big deal.

When taking off the black rubber fuel line from the top of the port side I noticed there was a black wire the length of the tube. 3 inches on each end had exposed wires and was folded inward to the inside of the tubing. What is this and what purpose does it serve?

I got this boat and have been fixing little things on it the last 3 weeks, nothing major. Floor is solid and engine in great shape. I have learned alot from the forums and enjoy reading them. Any help is always appreciated.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: 1986 Bonito Bowrider gas tank piping

Hello CT and welcome to Iboats ..

Yea..that wire is for anti static spark grounding..

The end of that wire should be connected to one of the through bolts on the fitting..then going to a ground on the batteries ..

Just so you dont blow yourself up when fillin up .. Standard issue mate..

Always Ground your Fuel fitting when its metal !

YD.

 

[Cowthief]

Re: 1986 Bonito Bowrider gas tank piping

Hello CT and welcome to Iboats ..

Yea..that wire is for anti static spark grounding..

The end of that wire should be connected to one of the through bolts on the fitting..then going to a ground on the batteries ..

Just so you dont blow yourself up when fillin up .. Standard issue mate..

Always Ground your Fuel fitting when its metal !

YD.

I saw a small screw at the bottom of the fuel fitting, wondered if that may be what it was for. I will hook it back up