you should open all windows/hatches after fueling your boat
before refilling your fuel tanks
before refilling your fuel tanks
You should open windows and hatches when fueling your boat to ensure proper ventilation and minimize the risk of accumulating harmful fumes. This is particularly important when using gasoline, as vapors can be dangerous. Always ensure that the area is well-ventilated before starting the fueling process, and keep them open until the fueling is complete and the area is safe. Additionally, it's advisable to turn off any sources of ignition while fueling.
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
before fueling
before refilling your fuel tanks
before refilling your fuel tanks
You should securely tie the boat to the dock, get all passengers off the boat, turn everything off, and close all doors, hatches and windows, Then fuel up. After fueling, make sure there are no spills. open all doors and windows, and open the engine cover or hatch, check the bilge for spilled fuel and sniff fior fumes, run the engine room blower for five minutes, then start the engine, reboard passengers, and get ubderway
Open all hatches and windows. Force the air to circulate for 5 minutes. Source: Boating & Water Safety Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (page 37)