Fuel fitting

[2009Tahoe]

I was just curious how important the fuel fittings (male and female) were on a boat. Is it more of a convenience issue or does it actually help supply fuel to the carb?

 

[Master mechanic]

Put up a pic of the fittings your referring to.

 

[makomark]

I'd be inclined to put them in the essential category vs the convenience one.