oil shot into the air like a fountain after oil filter change

[Geezer]

Today i changed the oil and filters in my 2007 speedster 200,i extracted approx 2.5 litres of oil from each engine , put in new filters and the 3 o rings filled the engines with 3 litres of oil each started 1 engine with no problem then started the 2nd engine and oil shot up into the air it came down on my head and all over the boat,oil is everywhere and i did not see where it came from i am thinking it came from the oil filter cap and shot into the air under pressure, the cap nut is tight but it is dark now and i cant see much.
If i pull the oil filter cap off will oil flood out every where? (dont want to pump out the new oil)
Does the cap go on a special way?
Has this happen to anyone?
Any advice on where to look firtst would be great.

 

[ski-d00]

You over tightened the cap and cracked it. No, oil won't flow out. Take the cap off and I'll bet the center is cracked out.

 

[Geezer]

I pulled the cap of and both o rings were snaped mabe i damaged them puting the cap on, i changed the o rings and now no leak.
How far up the dip stick should the oil level be,towards the top of the marks?

 

[timeman]

Reading your original post, from an optimistic, "glass half full", perspective, there is some good news to be had...Your hair will stay in place, even on the windiest day

 

[ski-d00]

1/2 to 2/3 up on the dipstick is where it should be, do not fill to the top of dipstick or overfill, it will smoke and run bad with poor performance.

I think the greased hair slick look is coming back, so you are all set there.:cheers: