Chris Newport wrote:
On Wednesday 25 August 2004 8:32 pm in rec.boats.cruising Matt Lang wrote:


I've never heard of ANY refueling system that requires a running
engine...in fact always been taught that correct safety procedure
require just the opposite--that NOTHING be on...not the engines, not the
blowers, nor anything electrical or electronic during fueling. Even
blowers should not be turned on till AFTER fueling.

Refueling a petrol(usa gasoline) tank should never be done with
any possible sources of ignition running, but larger diesel yachts
have other requirements, some need transfer pumps (and therefore
a generator) to be running in order to fill all tanks in a
reasonabe time.

If his engine was diesel, he'd have had to be standing on his head with
with his nose next to the exhaust thru-hull...'cuz there's never been a
reported marine related CO death or "near miss" from a diesel exhaust in
open air...they've all been from gas (petrol to you g)
engines/generators. In fact, gasoline engines are the only ones at
issue, because most smaller boats and boats on inland waters where most
of the accidents happen have gas engines.

Which leads me to wonder just how thoroughly the LA Times reporter
actually researched that article...and how much he just accepted
stories from people who "know someone who knows someone who..." as true
without verifying 'em. That happens more often than you might think.

--
Peggie
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