Under the engine cowling. That's why all boats with an enclosed engine are equipped with an exhaust fan that is supposed to be run for 2 minutes before starting the engine.
Without proper ventilation, the fumes are likely to accumulate in the bilges (the lowest part of a boat).
In the bilge.
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Gasoline and propane fumes are most likely to accumulate in the bilge of a boat, which is the lowest compartment of the hull where water collects. It is important to regularly inspect and properly ventilate the bilge to prevent the build-up of flammable vapors.
They are both heavier than air, and would accumulate in the lower parts of a boat (the bilges).