The Cheap Part That Causes Expensive Fires.

In the marine environment, rubber fuel lines and primer bulbs live a hard life. They are exposed to UV sunlight, saltwater, and—worst of all—modern ethanol-blended gasoline. Ethanol is a solvent that attacks rubber from the inside out, causing hoses to delaminate, harden, and crack.

A cracked fuel line isn't just an engine performance issue (sucking air and causing stalling); it is a severe fire hazard. We provide a rigorous safety inspection to ensure your fuel delivery system meets USCG standards and isn't leaking explosive vapors into your bilge.

What We Look For

We trace the fuel system from the tank to the engine, checking for the "Big Three" failures:

• Dry Rot & Cracking: We flex the hoses to reveal hidden spider-web cracks that usually form near hose clamps and tight bends.
• Primer Bulb Failure: Modern primer bulbs often fail within 2 years. We check for check-valves that stick (preventing fuel flow) and rubber that has turned hard or "gummy" from sun exposure.
• USCG Compliance: We verify your boat is using the correct USCG Type A1-15 low-permeation hose. If you have older B1 or automotive-grade hose, your boat is at risk and may not pass an insurance survey.
• Delamination: We check for "grey hose" syndrome, where the inner liner collapses and starves the engine of fuel at high RPMs.

The "Air Leak" Phantom

Does your engine stall after running for a few minutes? Does the primer bulb never get hard? You likely have an air leak in the line.

A pinhole leak in a fuel line might not leak gas out, but it will suck air in. This creates air bubbles that kill your engine's fuel pump. We pressure test the lines to find these invisible leaks.

Why Choose Breeze Marine?

• Quality Materials: We only install premium, UV-resistant, ethanol-proof marine fuel lines and OEM primer bulbs (Mercury/Yamaha). We never use cheap aftermarket "kits" that fail in 6 months.
• Double Clamping: We adhere to ABYC standards, double-clamping fuel fill and vent lines where required for maximum security.
• Safety Focus: We treat every fuel inspection as if our own family were riding on the boat.

Smell Gas?

If you smell fuel in your bilge or console, do not start the engine. Call us immediately.