Type of gas cap for 2005 outback

[Bart]

I lost my gas cap and bought one from the nearby store that "fit". I got stranded on the water and it seemed like the boat ran out of gas at apporximately 3/4 tank remaining. It occurred to me maybe the new cap was causing the problem. When I removed the cap a powerful air burst came out of the tank (i.e. it was under pressure). The boat started immediately after the cap was removed. Apparently, I bought a non-vented gas cap. Thus, does anyone know what type/brand/model of gas cap I should buy and where I can buy one? My boat is a 2005 outback carburated indmar assault engine.

[kaneboats]

Perko # 540-DPG-99A ???????? That's what a poster in this thread answered to a similar question.

http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?p=644856&sid=222d1506318e6ed877f994eebab89142

I would probably call Atlanta Marine and have them look it up though. Good luck!

[kaneboats]

Hmmm. Sure does look like it.

http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/PKO-540DPG99A/Perko+Chrome+Bronze+Replacement+Gas+Cap+with+Chain .html

[beat taco]

That's the one I bought last year. I don't want to talk about why I needed it.

[kaneboats]

That's OK, we'll all just post our best guesses as to what happened. My guess: You wanted to do some diving near the gas pumps at the marina so you popped the safety chain off and dropped her into the deep dark water.

[Bart]

That looks like the cap I lost. Thanks to everyone for your help. My first time on this forum and I am impressed with how generous you all are.

[kaneboats]

Kind of you to say. Come back often. Post up some pics of the boat sporting that new gas cap!