Really no need to run the blower since the whole motor was exposed. But if it's covered as it will be a regular lake day you would run the blower as he showed.
I feel for people who have no prior experience and come here, to these videos, in the hope of gaining any valuable or useful knowledge! Yes, there are some knowledgeable people on here, willing to share their knowledge and experience, kudos to them, but every once in a while you stumble across a video created by some wannabe U-Tube star that has you shaking your head in wonder!!! Why in heaven's name would you run your engine with the plugs out?, proceed to fill the hull with water!, and then attempt to re-install the plugs with the engine running??? WOW!!! Some people should never pick up a power tool, or any form of tool for that matter, and attempt mechanical work!
LET’S TALK ABOUT BLOWERS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE Posted by Frank Taylor | Jun 26, 2022 | The Careful Captain Recently, I watched as one of my dock neighbors walked down to his boat. Within seconds of stepping aboard, he stuck the key in the ignition and started it up. His boat is a bow rider with an inboard engine and stern drive. It made me wonder how many people start their boat’s engine without even a thought of running the blower beforehand. If you are one of those people, consider this: According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were 176 incidents of fuel-related boat explosions in the U.S. in 2020. Most of these incidents could have been prevented if the operator had simply taken a few minutes to run the blower prior to turning the key. All gasoline-powered boats equipped with inboard engines and built after July 31, 1981 are required to have a blower installed. It is recommended that this blower be run at least four minutes prior to starting the engine. It should also be on while running the engine at idle or no-wake speeds for long periods of time. So what does this blower thing do anyway? Basically, the blower is used to ensure adequate ventilation in the engine compartment. It is a fan that will run, sucking air in one side of the compartment and blowing it out the other. By doing so, any gasoline fumes that may have built up in the compartment will be ventilated into the atmosphere prior to starting the engine. So why are there fumes in the engine compartment anyway? Technically, under normal conditions, there should not be. Sometimes conditions are not normal though. Maybe a fuel hose has come loose over time due to vibrations or maybe there is a defect in the fuel pump. Something could happen that may cause a small amount of fuel to leak into the bottom of the bilge. As it evaporates, fumes build up in the engine compartment. A spark from an electrical wire or a backfire from the engine can then lead to catastrophic results. Personal Watercraft have an enclosed engine compartment. You may ask why they do not have blowers. PWCs do have a passive ventilation system but they are clearly not as effective as the blower on a boat. That is why PWC manufacturers recommend removing the seat to expose the engine compartment and checking for fumes before starting the machine. It is a common understanding that the best way to detect gas fumes is by using your nose. In fact, this method can be used no matter what type of vessel you are operating. So if this is so important, why do I not have to run a blower on my car before starting it every morning? Unlike boats, cars do not have an enclosed engine compartment. If a leak did develop due to a faulty fuel line or some other anomaly, the fuel would simply leak onto the ground below and not remain in the engine compartment. This in combination with the ability for air to freely flow through the engine area would prevent any potential explosion hazard. The next time you take your boat out for a day on the water, don’t forget to flip that blower switch and let it do its job before turning that key. We all love being on the water and can’t wait to get out there but four minutes is more than worth it to ensure a safe day of boating. lakesidenews.com/
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You should always contact a license professional when installing or repairing. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the video its helps me alot...New boater here!
You're Welcome !!
Merci beaucoup ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You're most welcome!!
Ive got a bravo one. Is it supposed to spit out water out the side like that?
I think every boat should have a bilge pump.
That is bilge water being pumped out due to the excess water from coolant plugs being removed on the initial start.
Do I need to do all this steps every time I need to start an inboard engine . !!!?
Check and service your boat according to the manufacturer's recommendations !!
NICE
Thanks !!
Really no need to run the blower since the whole motor was exposed. But if it's covered as it will be a regular lake day you would run the blower as he showed.
I feel for people who have no prior experience and come here, to these videos, in the hope of gaining any valuable or useful knowledge! Yes, there are some knowledgeable people on here, willing to share their knowledge and experience, kudos to them, but every once in a while you stumble across a video created by some wannabe U-Tube star that has you shaking your head in wonder!!! Why in heaven's name would you run your engine with the plugs out?, proceed to fill the hull with water!, and then attempt to re-install the plugs with the engine running??? WOW!!! Some people should never pick up a power tool, or any form of tool for that matter, and attempt mechanical work!
Thank you for sharing your opinion !!
Dont run your engine with Drain plugs removed, it needs all that water
Thank you for sharing your opinion !!
RIP spider
NEVER HEARD THE BLOWER ACTIVATED FOR 5 MIN.BEFORE STARTING...
LET’S TALK ABOUT BLOWERS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE
Posted by Frank Taylor | Jun 26, 2022 | The Careful Captain
Recently, I watched as one of my dock neighbors walked down to his boat. Within seconds of stepping aboard, he stuck the key in the ignition and started it up. His boat is a bow rider with an inboard engine and stern drive. It made me wonder how many people start their boat’s engine without even a thought of running the blower beforehand.
If you are one of those people, consider this: According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were 176 incidents of fuel-related boat explosions in the U.S. in 2020. Most of these incidents could have been prevented if the operator had simply taken a few minutes to run the blower prior to turning the key. All gasoline-powered boats equipped with inboard engines and built after July 31, 1981 are required to have a blower installed. It is recommended that this blower be run at least four minutes prior to starting the engine. It should also be on while running the engine at idle or no-wake speeds for long periods of time.
So what does this blower thing do anyway? Basically, the blower is used to ensure adequate ventilation in the engine compartment. It is a fan that will run, sucking air in one side of the compartment and blowing it out the other. By doing so, any gasoline fumes that may have built up in the compartment will be ventilated into the atmosphere prior to starting the engine.
So why are there fumes in the engine compartment anyway? Technically, under normal conditions, there should not be. Sometimes conditions are not normal though. Maybe a fuel hose has come loose over time due to vibrations or maybe there is a defect in the fuel pump. Something could happen that may cause a small amount of fuel to leak into the bottom of the bilge. As it evaporates, fumes build up in the engine compartment. A spark from an electrical wire or a backfire from the engine can then lead to catastrophic results.
Personal Watercraft have an enclosed engine compartment. You may ask why they do not have blowers. PWCs do have a passive ventilation system but they are clearly not as effective as the blower on a boat. That is why PWC manufacturers recommend removing the seat to expose the engine compartment and checking for fumes before starting the machine. It is a common understanding that the best way to detect gas fumes is by using your nose. In fact, this method can be used no matter what type of vessel you are operating.
So if this is so important, why do I not have to run a blower on my car before starting it every morning? Unlike boats, cars do not have an enclosed engine compartment. If a leak did develop due to a faulty fuel line or some other anomaly, the fuel would simply leak onto the ground below and not remain in the engine compartment. This in combination with the ability for air to freely flow through the engine area would prevent any potential explosion hazard.
The next time you take your boat out for a day on the water, don’t forget to flip that blower switch and let it do its job before turning that key.
We all love being on the water and can’t wait to get out there but four minutes is more than worth it to ensure a safe day of boating.
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