March 31, 2011
Fueling Safety
The Coast Guard recently released this list of tips for safely fueling your boat. These are good reminders for everyone to keep in mind as the boating season is beginning in many areas. • Frequently check fuel lines and connections for leaks and worn spots. • Be sure all electrical devices are turned off, as well as the engine. • When gasoline passes through the hose, it generates static electricity. If that ‘sparks’ with the fumes at the fuel tank fill point, an explosion can occur. To dissipate the static electricity, keep the metal nozzle of the hose in contact with the metal part of the refueling opening. • Try not to spill any fuel during the process. • When fueling is complete, securely fasten the gas cap. • If you have inboard or inboard/outboard engines run the bilge blower. Run the fan for at least five minutes. (It’s a good idea to run this blower before ANY engine start,... read morePosted by ribcraftusa at 03:22 PM
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