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Old 09-11-2014, 07:23 PM   #20
dave603
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Good except, your forgetting weather conditions.
Sometimes, even around here it can be extremely dry. Many boats have carpet installed, increasing the risk of a static discharge. ( yes even lots of boat carpet can cause it combined with what you happen to be wearing )
I mentioned this in a past threat, when someone questioned me about why I was running my blower before launch.
Always get off the boat when refueling, and always sniff test, then run the blower before you start. (my old navy chief used to say at least ten minutes)
One other thing to watch, even though I always do, is watch the refueler to make sure there are no spills into or onto the boat. Any static and you can start a fire.
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