It's not enough to turn on the blowers you have to let them run for a while before starting it, especially right after fueling up, it's a mistake a lot of novice boaters make.
Seems odd that that kind of check should have to be performed. People forget things all the time. Something tells me design flaw, or it would happen more.
True. My dad would open the hatch to the engine to help air out too. He would do that even not refueling and just putting in the water. You never know if there was a small leak before launching.
Then the boat owner will have a stroke once his estate gets sued for everything he owns by that woman. Civil lawsuits can take everything including your home.
@@milesdysonsphere752 when someone files for bankruptcy, Florida is one, if not the only states where they cannot take your "primary residence". This is why so many high rollers/crooks all have a Florida residence.
@@chrispraz877 That kind of figures. I remember hearing something about how all the people avoiding child support go there because it's one of the only states where they can't take some of your paycheck. I don't believe that civil lawsuits should be able to take everything from you anyways so I guess I'm total fine with that one lol.
I owned and operated a small marina on Lake Michigan and have refueled hundreds if not well over a thousand boats. I would never take the captains word that all safety mechanisms were operating. I went on board and made sure everything was working as intended before fueling.
my old buddy, he's 87 now, told me many times get diesel engines, gas engines are fine, though when there is a leak of the smallest kind in the engine compartment, the fumes have no where to go. so your refueling, some connection or line in the engine compartment is leaking. 10m later KABOOM. even with internal blowers to deal with fumes, it seems very risky. Gas, Heat, closed areas do not play well together.
I will never forget taking a Coast Guard Auxiliary course 40 years ago. The instructor told us "never trust a sniffer or blowers on a boat with an enclosed engine". He said open the hatch and stick your nose in there and take a couple of good sniffs before you start the engine". The women being interviewed is wrong, it is not 'very unlikely 'at all, it happens frequently. In New Jersey in one season I saw three boats that had been burned to the waterline as a result of refueling fires.
I even had warning placards on my boat stating “RUN ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWERS FOR 5 MIN. BEFORE STARTING” ….they should make sequenced blower operation and delayed start a requirement on gasoline powered boats.
Guarantee you that they didn't use the bilge blower or it wasn't working. Some people don't understand what those are for. Gas is damn unpredictable. But so many boaters have NO common sense that it is alarming.
Gas is not so unpredictable, it mixes with air, gets a heat source or spark and burns. Every time. The problem is when that sequence occurs outside of the intended enclosure.
Running the blowers for the recommended time is important, but it's also important to routinely inspect and maintain your engine and fuel system to prevent leaks.
After refueling it's not enough to run bilge blowers I Always pull up the engine compartment and actually smell and check for gasoline leaks not just sometimes every time !!!!
I've had 3 big boats, diesel.. 40-75 ft range, always had blowers on. Had a speed boat, gas .always opened the engine cover while fueling and let those blowers run a good 5 or more minutes prior to starting. It is also very important to use only marine grade parts, in the engine compartment... Hope that lady is ok...
i can tell you exactly what happened without even looking at it.... Boat owner was not about to pay 200 dollars for a new marine quality ignition protected starter plus labor so he took it to car mechanic or he put an automotive starter in it. happens all the time but this boat had a significant fuel leak so i'm going to guess that the boat owner did all the work himself
There are usually two issues when this happens, and unlike what the lady said, this is more common then you think. These boats have basically automotive gas engines, common is the GM 350 CI small block. The marine engine package comes with all "ignition protected" parts such as the starter, alternator, etc. These are similar to automotive except all connections and windings are sealed. Problem #1 is on older boats people tend to use automotive parts to replace a bad part. You go to buy a "marine" starter and it can cost $500 or more, but you can put on a $150 starter from Autozone and it will work. But any fuel vapors and...boom. Problem #2 is people turn on the blower and assume it has evacuated the fuel vapors. I grew up on boats and my father had a nearly identical boat to the one in this video. He ALWAYS opened the engine compartment completely and got in to "sniff" for gas smell and look for any potential leaks after fueling and before starting the boat for the first time on the boating day and blowers on every time the engines start no matter what.
I have to thank all the boaters out on the water today for that message because I'll be on the water tomorrow and was not planning to do any of the things they suggested. So thankful I watched the video to the end.
There's a little switch right there on the panel that says "bilge blower". Protocol is to turn it on and let it run at least two minutes before starting and after refueling. Gas fumes are explosive.
Trapped fumes. Open all hatches, blowers engaged before fueling. I always left my hatches open after fueling till underway. A bad ground can also cause electrolysis to ignite vapors. Spark from ignition. Fueling is a known hazard for captains, It’s actually not a rare occurrence.
There are always fumes. Especially on older vessels. Seldom is anything sealed up as well as it should be. Spilling an eighth cup of fuel that vaporizes is enough to cause what you see here. Fuel can be split or dribbled around during fueling. So many ways for vapor build up. That's why blowers are required to evacuate the confined space of vapors. Dispite what the woman said... this is not uncommon.
So the boater immediately told them he had the blowers on. I'm thinking they were blowing in reverse(which would be a bad design).. or not physically blowing at all.
Big boat like that took on a lot of fuel. Venting the engine compartment,,,,, WHILE FUELING UP ,,,, is a must, the buildup of Gas Vapor's caused the explosion once he turned the key, the starter put out a spark which caused the ignition.
Looking at that boat, it doesn’t look very well maintained! I’ll bet the blowers weren’t working. Probably never checked to see if they actually ran when they turned on the switch!
More likely didn't run the blowers at all, or didn't run them long enough. Four minutes can seem a long time when you're in a hurry to get out on the water.
I always open hatch or engine cover before fueling and everyone stays on boat dock and blowers going also until fueled everything checked And started then everything ok I allow passengers on board .. when I was growing up dad always did this with gas or diesel powered boats And never get in a hurry being safe top priority. Hopefully everyone ok
The blowers have to run while you are fueling AND for 20 minutes after you fuel before starting. Of just install diesels. I would never own or operate a gasoline power inboard. Diesel or outboard.
There was a lot wrong with that boat if you notice when it exploded it separated the two halves the hull from the deck that was a very weak connection it shouldn't have split right there that was an old Cruiser it probably should have been dry docked many years ago it could have easily hit a wave out in the ocean and split apart at the seems the seam should be the strongest part of the boat not the weakest
That was the first thing that I noticed. The top half of the hull looked like it was already loose at the seam. It's probably 30+ years old, and seen some hard use over the years. My guess would be mostly original fuel and vent hoses, and one of them decided to fail. Unless the entire fuel system has been completely replaced, you really need to be diligent about sniffing around for ANY fuel odor on a old inboard gasoline boat. It's something that should NEVER be ignored!
Message from boaters be safe on the water , pay attention and look around 🤦♂️ 😂😂😂 WTF does any of that have to do with blowing your boat up? Got news for the diligent “news” reporter not clearing vapors and starting engine causing explosion happens way more frequently than she claims!!! To every seasoned boater out there she just made a fool of herself and your station!!! 😳 … step one always turn on blower to clear engine compartment for minute or two at least! Step two repeat step one especially if you like to imbibe on the water , step three start engine step four set course to sandbar to imbibe with other boaters 🤷♂️ … that shoulda been the boaters message 🤦♂️
Blowers alone will not do it you must open all vents and hatches! Gas fumes are heavier than air they will seek out the lowest part of the boat add spark this will happen! Good thing they weren't below deck!
And they put out so much power it muds up the water i mean look at the lakes when people stoped going for months it went from grey almost black to a majestic blue. Use electric boats or sail boats it doesn't dirty up the water anyway nere as much and its quite so people can actually injoy there time at the lake without hearing BRAAAAAaaaaAaaAAAAAA the hole time.
It's not enough to turn on the blowers you have to let them run for a while before starting it, especially right after fueling up, it's a mistake a lot of novice boaters make.
As a non boater I appreciate your comment the more I know
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Seems odd that that kind of check should have to be performed. People forget things all the time. Something tells me design flaw, or it would happen more.
True. It takes about 5 minutes to clear the bilge and most people are too impatient
True. My dad would open the hatch to the engine to help air out too. He would do that even not refueling and just putting in the water. You never know if there was a small leak before launching.
I would not buy a gasoline inboard. It's either diesel, or outboards.
The airlifted woman will have a heart attack when she gets the airlift bill.
Then the boat owner will have a stroke once his estate gets sued for everything he owns by that woman. Civil lawsuits can take everything including your home.
Too bad maybe if republiQans supported universal free healthcare like mostly all other countries.
@@milesdysonsphere752 when someone files for bankruptcy, Florida is one, if not the only states where they cannot take your "primary residence". This is why so many high rollers/crooks all have a Florida residence.
@@chrispraz877 That kind of figures. I remember hearing something about how all the people avoiding child support go there because it's one of the only states where they can't take some of your paycheck. I don't believe that civil lawsuits should be able to take everything from you anyways so I guess I'm total fine with that one lol.
I owned and operated a small marina on Lake Michigan and have refueled hundreds if not well over a thousand boats. I would never take the captains word that all safety mechanisms were operating. I went on board and made sure everything was working as intended before fueling.
I don't believe you pics or its a lie.
It's the only safe way to do it. There are alot of people who don't have a clue how to operate boats.
Lmao
@@HarleyDavidsonVince Go back to school. Learn something useful.
@@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 especially recreational boaters.
my old buddy, he's 87 now, told me many times get diesel engines, gas engines are fine, though when there is a leak of the smallest kind in the engine compartment, the fumes have no where to go. so your refueling, some connection or line in the engine compartment is leaking. 10m later KABOOM. even with internal blowers to deal with fumes, it seems very risky. Gas, Heat, closed areas do not play well together.
As a past boat owner you always vent before starting engine. I'm guessing it wasn't vented long enough.
Have to turn on the blowers while fueling and you have to wait at a minimum 4 minutes to allow fumes to dissipate.
I will never forget taking a Coast Guard Auxiliary course 40 years ago. The instructor told us "never trust a sniffer or blowers on a boat with an enclosed engine". He said open the hatch and stick your nose in there and take a couple of good sniffs before you start the engine". The women being interviewed is wrong, it is not 'very unlikely 'at all, it happens frequently. In New Jersey in one season I saw three boats that had been burned to the waterline as a result of refueling fires.
I knew a lady that opened the engine area every time she started it. She was scared so it must happen a lot.
I always opened my engine hatch and run blowers long after fueling. Safety first people
I even had warning placards on my boat stating “RUN ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWERS FOR 5 MIN. BEFORE STARTING” ….they should make sequenced blower operation and delayed start a requirement on gasoline powered boats.
Best argument for outboards!
Just turning on the blower is not enough. You have to WAIT for the blower to run for a few minutes before you refuel or start the engine.
I have a 5.7 I/o VP and I run mine in no wake, fueling (5 minutes) and docking.
Guarantee you that they didn't use the bilge blower or it wasn't working. Some people don't understand what those are for. Gas is damn unpredictable. But so many boaters have NO common sense that it is alarming.
Gas is not so unpredictable, it mixes with air, gets a heat source or spark and burns. Every time. The problem is when that sequence occurs outside of the intended enclosure.
@@chuckaddison5134 Blah blah blah
I was a harbor patrolman in California for several years, that is more common than most would think.
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You are talking about california.....alot of things are more common in california than most would think...and none of its good.
@@Thatguyboogerbush-gp9db Shocker... here we meet again. You spreading misinformation and division. Me... calling you out.
@@ShainAndrews 🤣 🤣 🤣 ok, how is it misinformation?
Thats what you get with an I/O
Sounds like a normal Florida Sunday to me.
Running the blowers for the recommended time is important, but it's also important to routinely inspect and maintain your engine and fuel system to prevent leaks.
After refueling it's not enough to run bilge blowers I Always pull up the engine compartment and actually smell and check for gasoline leaks not just sometimes every time !!!!
She forgot to also say "To look both ways, before crossing the road".
ABSOLUTELY IRRESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS RUN STOP SIGNS IN ELK GROVE CA
That’s the danger of inboard motors. Also, they might have not followed safety ventilation procedures.
That is, the danger of inboard gas engines. That is why my boat has a Diesel engine.
Some people just shouldn’t own boats.
I've had 3 big boats, diesel.. 40-75 ft range, always had blowers on.
Had a speed boat, gas .always opened the engine cover while fueling and let those blowers run a good 5 or more minutes prior to starting. It is also very important to use only marine grade parts, in the engine compartment...
Hope that lady is ok...
At least she was vaccinated.
I bet the blowers were broken or clogged
Hoses dry rotted and broken.... Guaranteed.
"My blower was on, it's just not actually connected to any duct work"
Hose placement too. I have mine in two locations (split). Not enough run time I bet
@@Aaron.Davis56 I never actually had an inboard, but if I did I would start it with the engine cover up or off.
He looks just the way a Vinnie would look.
Stephanie grabbing her extensions like it’s her real hair fam 💀💀💀
Lol always open the engine hatch and put on the blowers...always
Praying 🙏
You need to open the vents when you turn on the blowers...
I was glad to see Vinnie made parole I hope he stays out this time.
i can tell you exactly what happened without even looking at it.... Boat owner was not about to pay 200 dollars for a new marine quality ignition protected starter plus labor so he took it to car mechanic or he put an automotive starter in it. happens all the time but this boat had a significant fuel leak so i'm going to guess that the boat owner did all the work himself
There are usually two issues when this happens, and unlike what the lady said, this is more common then you think. These boats have basically automotive gas engines, common is the GM 350 CI small block. The marine engine package comes with all "ignition protected" parts such as the starter, alternator, etc. These are similar to automotive except all connections and windings are sealed. Problem #1 is on older boats people tend to use automotive parts to replace a bad part. You go to buy a "marine" starter and it can cost $500 or more, but you can put on a $150 starter from Autozone and it will work. But any fuel vapors and...boom. Problem #2 is people turn on the blower and assume it has evacuated the fuel vapors. I grew up on boats and my father had a nearly identical boat to the one in this video. He ALWAYS opened the engine compartment completely and got in to "sniff" for gas smell and look for any potential leaks after fueling and before starting the boat for the first time on the boating day and blowers on every time the engines start no matter what.
That happened in Sarnia, when I was at USCG Station Port Huron, and we had to respond. What a mess!
Always lift engine hatches and air out engine compartments for awhile before you start engines.
I have to thank all the boaters out on the water today for that message because I'll be on the water tomorrow and was not planning to do any of the things they suggested. So thankful I watched the video to the end.
I was in the Chesapeake 3 weeks ago and propane blew up a boat it killed the guy and a woman lived . Both got blown in the water .
If the driver of this boat thinks that they should leave the engine running while it's being refueled, they're damn wrong.
There's a little switch right there on the panel that says "bilge blower". Protocol is to turn it on and let it run at least two minutes before starting and after refueling. Gas fumes are explosive.
Trapped fumes. Open all hatches, blowers engaged before fueling. I always left my hatches open after fueling till underway. A bad ground can also cause electrolysis to ignite vapors. Spark from ignition. Fueling is a known hazard for captains, It’s actually not a rare occurrence.
i am not a boater. but, how do fumes build up if there is not a leak ?
Don't need a leak. Carb, TB, etc. The tanks are vented
@@Aaron.Davis56 i'm sure they are vented. i would have thought they vented to the outside.
There are always fumes. Especially on older vessels. Seldom is anything sealed up as well as it should be. Spilling an eighth cup of fuel that vaporizes is enough to cause what you see here. Fuel can be split or dribbled around during fueling. So many ways for vapor build up. That's why blowers are required to evacuate the confined space of vapors. Dispite what the woman said... this is not uncommon.
That dude looks lime he watches a little too much TV
Yea, he watches so much that he’s turning green.
Its very clear what happened. This is a common issue
🤯 Hope everyone is okay 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Amateurs didn't know how to run blower motors.
Pretty sunglasses bro! 👍🏾
Blower? Capt. is lying.
You notice the gas station doesn’t smell like gas anymore?
So the boater immediately told them he had the blowers on. I'm thinking they were blowing in reverse(which would be a bad design).. or not physically blowing at all.
Probably just not on long enough. It takes time to clear the bilge of all vapors.
LOL. Reverse. Yeah just suddenly out of the blue they change direction.
Big boat like that took on a lot of fuel. Venting the engine compartment,,,,, WHILE FUELING UP ,,,, is a must, the buildup of Gas Vapor's caused the explosion once he turned the key, the starter put out a spark which caused the ignition.
This is why I prefer Diesel over Gasoline.
Guessing he had the switch on but faulty motors or fuse was the problem…you gotta listen to those blower motors, don’t trust a a switch.
always look under the hood and sniff running the blower is not enough if your leaking fuel
None of her advice would have helped. Maybe check over your boat better, there was an overlooked issue that led up to that.
Ooops!
i know that Marina very well...kept my 40' sloop there for years...
Steve worked on this boat. I am not surprised
This is what happens when nobody is paying attention.
This is one reason why i dont like boats
Also inspect your boat for problems too.
Looking at that boat, it doesn’t look very well maintained! I’ll bet the blowers weren’t working. Probably never checked to see if they actually ran when they turned on the switch!
More likely didn't run the blowers at all, or didn't run them long enough. Four minutes can seem a long time when you're in a hurry to get out on the water.
fox has best looking anchorettes.
yes and the Helicopter landed right here where i am Standing ,,, No Shit ,,, wow
@@darylhodkinson5369 no way. that's wild.
Any fool with money can buy a boat
I always open hatch or engine cover before fueling and everyone stays on boat dock and blowers going also until fueled everything checked
And started then everything ok I allow passengers on board .. when I was growing up dad always did this with gas or diesel powered boats
And never get in a hurry being safe top priority. Hopefully everyone ok
Bomb voyage
Ba-dum-tssss
Why I don't trust dog houses on boats if u have one on your boat never forget to run the blowers
A dingbat and an Apple watch go hand in hand.
Smoking Cigars are Bad for your health !!!
It's a lake. Not an ocean you tourists.
Didn't pay attention to those venting procedures, eh?
The blowers have to run while you are fueling AND for 20 minutes after you fuel before starting. Of just install diesels. I would never own or operate a gasoline power inboard. Diesel or outboard.
Bummer
Interesting to see the tabbing let go
I wonder if it's the fuel too much ethanol
There was a lot wrong with that boat if you notice when it exploded it separated the two halves the hull from the deck that was a very weak connection it shouldn't have split right there that was an old Cruiser it probably should have been dry docked many years ago it could have easily hit a wave out in the ocean and split apart at the seems the seam should be the strongest part of the boat not the weakest
Not much is going to restrain that much energy. Including steel.
That was the first thing that I noticed. The top half of the hull looked like it was already loose at the seam.
It's probably 30+ years old, and seen some hard use over the years. My guess would be mostly original fuel and vent hoses, and one of them decided to fail.
Unless the entire fuel system has been completely replaced, you really need to be diligent about sniffing around for ANY fuel odor on a old inboard gasoline boat. It's something that should NEVER be ignored!
Poor venting.
seems like they would legislate a safety control system for inboards...
No legislation....we're already micromanaged by big daddy government. If someone is an idiot let Darwin do his thing.
Na, the problem takes care of itself.
O wow I learned something new today
Maybe he was doing a insurance job
"Kaboom!"
Message from boaters be safe on the water , pay attention and look around 🤦♂️ 😂😂😂 WTF does any of that have to do with blowing your boat up? Got news for the diligent “news” reporter not clearing vapors and starting engine causing explosion happens way more frequently than she claims!!! To every seasoned boater out there she just made a fool of herself and your station!!! 😳 … step one always turn on blower to clear engine compartment for minute or two at least! Step two repeat step one especially if you like to imbibe on the water , step three start engine step four set course to sandbar to imbibe with other boaters 🤷♂️ … that shoulda been the boaters message 🤦♂️
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weird people around there..... but there was no ventilation, no safety in place, maybe even alcohol....
again weird.... people....
More like IRRESPONSIBLE
The reporter is very attractive.
Gotta run that blower!!!
Blowers?
🙏🏽
Blowers alone will not do it you must open all vents and hatches! Gas fumes are heavier than air they will seek out the lowest part of the boat add spark this will happen! Good thing they weren't below deck!
Vinnie works at marina now?
Gotta have your blowers on
Wow
Yet reason # 1765 to not have a boat. The absolute best day of owning a boat is the day ya sell it. Facts !!!
Torpedo?😳
Ask coast to coast they did this
Hmmnnnn BLOWERZ❗️👀🆒 never knew‼️👍🏾
Think she has an orange hat on
Lol everybodys a habormaster now......
Was it a hit?
And they put out so much power it muds up the water i mean look at the lakes when people stoped going for months it went from grey almost black to a majestic blue.
Use electric boats or sail boats it doesn't dirty up the water anyway nere as much and its quite so people can actually injoy there time at the lake without hearing BRAAAAAaaaaAaaAAAAAA the hole time.
🙏❤️
fumes boom.