fuel line location on Lund 1850 Fish Hawk tank

[SailorLife2025]

My dad just gave me his old 2003 Lund 1850 Fish Hawk, it has been gathering dust in the garage for over a year now.

The front end of the boat is pointing up, and it's got me scratching my head about the gas tank.

My worry is that with all the temperature swings, condensation might be forming inside the tank and then making its way into the fuel.
Since water's heavier than gas, I'm wondering if there's a way to know if that water is right there at the doorstep of the fuel line, so I could just pump it out easy-peasy (assuming the fuel line's at the bottom back of the tank, where the water would naturally settle because the nose is up).

Now, if that fuel line is anywhere else, I figure I'd be up the creek without a paddle and would have to completely empty the whole darn tank to get rid of any water. There's probably ten or fifteen gallons of gas still in there.

Does anyone happen to know off the top of their head where the fuel line is located on those OEM tanks? It would be a real lifesaver. Thanks a bunch!

 

[a million bucks]

the fuel pickup is often merged with the fuel level sending unit. you can look for the access plate on the top of the fuel tank. for your 1850 , this access plate is likely located in the splash well area or just forward of it, on the deck between the rear seats.

 

[HungerGames]

I had the same issue on my old Lund after winter storage, the fuel line was at the back bottom of the tank, so I used a squeeze bulb and clear tubing to pull out water first, caught a few ounces before clean gas came through

 

[my only one]

My dad just gave me his old 2003 Lund 1850 Fish Hawk, it has been gathering dust in the garage for over a year now.

The front end of the boat is pointing up, and it's got me scratching my head about the gas tank.

My worry is that with all the temperature swings, condensation might be forming inside the tank and then making its way into the fuel.
Since water's heavier than gas, I'm wondering if there's a way to know if that water is right there at the doorstep of the fuel line, so I could just pump it out easy-peasy (assuming the fuel line's at the bottom back of the tank, where the water would naturally settle because the nose is up).

Now, if that fuel line is anywhere else, I figure I'd be up the creek without a paddle and would have to completely empty the whole darn tank to get rid of any water. There's probably ten or fifteen gallons of gas still in there.

Does anyone happen to know off the top of their head where the fuel line is located on those OEM tanks? It would be a real lifesaver. Thanks a bunch!

Most of the Lund OEM tanks pull fuel from the back bottom corner. You might be in luck with how it's sitting. Better to still run a siphon or water separator though just to be safe.

 

[wakeandchase]

It looks like you might have a lucky break with that back-bottom pickup. I'd definitely recommend popping open the access plate to take a look and maybe running a clear siphon line to check what comes out first. Installing a water separator is a smart move as well just to give you some peace of mind before you start it up. Are you planning to stick with the old fuel or swap it out?