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Newbie Question: 40' Performance Cruiser question (includingpowerplant)
On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:36:19 GMT, "charliekilo"
said: I realize that gasoline engines can pose more of a fire hazard than diesel but what I'm curious about is in modern vessels, how significant is the difference in the danger? According to BOAT/US research, fuel is responsible for only 8% of boat fires. Wiring/electrical systems are the main culprit, accounting for 55%. You can read the details he http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/fire/default.asp I'd guess that at least 90% of the 8% that were the result of a fuel leak are the result of owner/operator stupidity--failure to bother to learn--or follow if they do know--such basic safety procedures as running blowers after fueling before starting the engine(s). So the REAL question isn't "what's your tolerance for risk"...it's "are to you too much of an idiot to learn and follow a few simple rules"...'cuz your odds of getting killed in a traffic accident on your way to and from the marina are a LOT higher than a gas related fire aboard if you use your brain as more than a hat rack. Fwiw, I've owned gas powered boats all my life. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1 http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detai...=400&group=327 |
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