Adninistrator, I have reviewed many posts over the years and one thing keeps coming up that concerns me as far as safety is concerned. I have witnessed two gas related explosions on boats however both were on a power boat. In both instances neither was using the "Blower" to keep the engine-box/bilge vented. I have seen many posts regarding Co and smoke detectors in which they stated that they turned the Blower back on because of fumes. This scares the krap out of me.
My personal starting drill is to remove the key from the raw water valve while opening it which gives me a good opportunity to sniff the air. Then I start the blower prime the carb, close the choke and then stick my nose in the blower exhaust vent on the transom. If I smell no fuel I start the engine.
Whenever my engine is running SO IS THE BLOWER for safety and keeping a better flow of cool fresh air around the engine.
I would like to see a pole on how many actually cruise with the BLOWER off or on. I am also interested in seeing the comments that will follow.
Thanx, Dave Neptune
My personal starting drill is to remove the key from the raw water valve while opening it which gives me a good opportunity to sniff the air. Then I start the blower prime the carb, close the choke and then stick my nose in the blower exhaust vent on the transom. If I smell no fuel I start the engine.
Whenever my engine is running SO IS THE BLOWER for safety and keeping a better flow of cool fresh air around the engine.
I would like to see a pole on how many actually cruise with the BLOWER off or on. I am also interested in seeing the comments that will follow.
Thanx, Dave Neptune
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