Tall Timbers Marina Fire

Sneakers

Sneakers

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1stGenSMIB said:
The issue is that if the blower is really needed, you have a fuel leak that needs to be fixed. I am with Gilligan, I always poke my head in the engine compartment and sniff..on the new-to-me powerboat, that is where the battery switches are anyway, but even on my old Atomic4 powered sailboat, I sniffed the bilge before turning on the blower to check for fumes.
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Yup. But not everyone is that smart or diligent.
 
Gilligan

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Sneakers said:
I've been thinking about that. With the huge proliferation of electronics on boats, I'm surprised there isn't a timer on the starter tied to the blower. Turn the key, blower kicks in and won't allow the starter to turn until either a specified time has elapsed, or a vapor sensor says it's ok. Not that I'm suggesting it be mandatory or anything, just surprised that level of tech isn't already in place for all inboards.
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Most boats with closed engine compartments and gasoline engines have a small plaque by the ignition keys and right next to the blower switch that states "Ventilate Bilge for 3 Minutes Before Starting Engine".

Leaks can develop at any time from a number of places. Holley carburetors are one of the worst offenders for gratuitous leakage. More modern engine setups are less prone to developing a gasoline leak but all my boats are "vintage", like me.
 
Sneakers

Sneakers

Just sneakin' around....
Gilligan said:
Most boats with closed engine compartments and gasoline engines have a small plaque by the ignition keys and right next to the blower switch that states "Ventilate Bilge for 3 Minutes Before Starting Engine".
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And most of us comply. But there will always be those who think they don't need to.

And boom.
 
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Sneakers said:
I've been thinking about that. With the huge proliferation of electronics on boats, I'm surprised there isn't a timer on the starter tied to the blower. Turn the key, blower kicks in and won't allow the starter to turn until either a specified time has elapsed, or a vapor sensor says it's ok. Not that I'm suggesting it be mandatory or anything, just surprised that level of tech isn't already in place for all inboards.
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I'll put clem right on it.
 
Gilligan

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RoseRed said:
And to add insult...

smnewsnet.com

Police Investigating Property Destruction and Possible Burglary to Tall Timbers Marina

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police responded to the Tall Timbers Marina located at 18521 Herring Creek Road in Tall Timbers, for the reported burglary.
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Some azzhat broke in to our Hatteras and stole every fishing rod stored in the racks overhead in main salon. Almost all were Penn trolling rigs, some 1960s vintage, like our boat.
 
kom526

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Sneakers said:
Since nothing was taken, and no entry, I'm thinking a pizzed off boat owner who's boat was collateral damage.
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DoWhat said:
Pissed off boat owner that lost his boat?
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Well it's not the marina operators fault (I'm assuming) so why damage the building? This gives the state a perfect opportunity to demand fire suppression systems for all commercial covered boat slips. *Because that's what businesses need, more regulations and oversight. :rolleyes:
 
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