RomeoEightJuliet
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Ventilation, people. Use it. And they were fine: https://www.worldnewj.com/woman-thrown-through-air-into-the-sea-by-motorboat-explosion/
Aug 30, 2020 2:46 PM
RomeoEightJuliet
90618
1949
34
Ventilation, people. Use it. And they were fine: https://www.worldnewj.com/woman-thrown-through-air-into-the-sea-by-motorboat-explosion/
thisisausernamelikeanyothersbutthisonesmellsweird
the people below had settle an argument about if you could light a fart on taco day
HoboFettC137
"Fuel vapour construct up is one in every of the most typical causes for motorboats with gasoline engines blowing up" -No speaky the Inglish
JohnDillerman
Quick thinking by the attendant to go toward the water in case of a larger fire.
Ardback
Is that a flyin' Karen ?
ThorsCatOdin
Well, I guess I can cancel my Brazilian Wax appointment this week - I had a blast tho
Speedmetal05
Ouch. Insta tanned!
Ronburgendi
Thanks man, it was a blast
theguywholaughsinfinnish
Give The boat some gas and it gives you a seat and a table.
CyclopticColleague
When I see the words "motorboat explosion"
trexskull
Caramster
Lol that guy tripping onto the boat just to abandon said boat holding his nose.
Quicksilver515
Good thing he plugged his nose before he fell in
IfiHadToChooseBetweenTheMailAndTheTacos
DLTBGYDCU
Gasoline engines must be vented before starting.
DLTBGYDCU
They were fueling the boat. May have been static electricity.
strideo
There still has to be an accumulation of fumes before a spark can ignite the fuel. Always run the engine ventilation blower first.
DirtPoorFarmerSeedingUsersub
How was the boat?! It no go? It go glub, glub no more? It putt, putts nevermore?
staceyjorgenson31415
It started on fire and the husband and kid bailed but a Dude on shore hosed it out. Likely fucked.
RelaxYourself
Holy shit that article sucks. It explains that the motor exploded and the woman flew in the air over and over and over.
whatifjustLusion
nanamonster
Hope they got caught
ProjectShadow316
Not going to lie, but that was hilarious. Stupidity is usually funny.
TheRealCorb
Her car
Twal1
Shroomology365
Summer lovin, happened so fast
AdultPersistentAngst
Remember Air Hogs?
bouncebounceandtheclaw
Is that like ball hogs except they love the air?
DownvoteIsTheNewUpvote
Florida?
RomeoEightJuliet
Italy. Which is Europe's Florida. So, yes.
imnotyourmum
3-2-1 Ignition, go.
Unclestinkyfingers
Thar she blows
fbutt09
He wishes she blowed. Too late for that
500FortuneCookies
Excellent comment. Had myself a sensible chuckle. Thank you.
Iwasntthatdrunk
Emulen
And thar she goes
purebordem
Fat girl, she's everything I wanted and more
ProfLiebstrom
Fat girl, she can't fit through the door
Callintryluck
WHOAH, WHOAH
gottapaythetroll
Nice
feelthetensionsoonassomeonementionsme
randomstringofletters
AhhhhComeOn
Thar she blows again, racing through my brain
NoobasaurusVex
And I just can't contain
ComradeZoidberg
This explosion that rattles panes.
BrockEffingSamson
Woof, that procedurally-generated and AI-translated news article, though.
Toiletseatpolio
I thought I was having a stroke.
44664335
I enjoyed that part more than I probably should.
mikeatike
The translation of that article is hilariously bad. What is Italian for "engrish"? Spaghetti English?
Ninjoo
Spaglish?
mikeatike
Too close to Spanglish.
Ninjoo
Oh that’s a thing? Right, yeah, ok, not that then ^_^
stubnunzee
Maintenance and correct air flow are the finest methods to forestall a ship explosion
mikeatike
And everyone is bouncing into the sea.
stubnunzee
That dude bounced towards the danger!
Ximinipot
Holy fuck.
Chimpanzeezeetop
My last time on a boat I exploded all over a chick in a bikini too.
Boobsbuttsandstuff
Sluts love boats
Mr3Eye
Why did he jump in the water too? Incase he was on fire? Can tell he’s a noob around water cuz he plugs his nose. Smh
remnant24
He just went for a swim relax
GlenL
Looks like the explosion put him off balance and it was either jump or faceplant
roar2O
I would gather either to help his friend or to avoid any further explosions
LariCheltsy
i thought to help her, but he doesn't seem too concerned about it when he breaches.
Astramancer
He was half on the boat half on the dock when boom. He just lost his balance when the boat moved and from the shock of it all.
Mr3Eye
Ahhh yes! Thank you
Kingsdotter
Whats wrong with plugging his nose?
Mr3Eye
It shows inexperience. They never learned to blow air out of their nose to keep water out, and learn breath control. There’s nothing 1/?
Mr3Eye
Really wrong with it. Shows they might not be very comfortable in the water. Can’t swim headdown if you can’t put your nose in the water 2/2
grantavius
For some of us (me for example) water in the sinus can be painful. Saltwater is even worse. There dozens of us.
Mr3Eye
I’d say that’s probably uncomfortable for most people. Have you tried blowing air out of your nose when going underwater?
CtTraceur
As someone that knows nothing about boats, what exactly am I seeing here, other than an explosion?
puffyjacket69
Boats are mostly leak proof. Heavier than air vapors can settle and collect... This is more common than people generally realize.
asmallcat
The engine compartments in boats are under the deck and not well ventilated. Normally that’s not a problem but even a small leak can 1/2
asmallcat
Fill the space with gas vapor and cause an explosion. That’s why you’re always supposed to run the venting fans for 5 minutes before 2/3
asmallcat
You start the engines. There are big stickers by the ignition telling you to do this. 3/3
tflorio19500
Ahhh... there in lies the problem... people don’t read.
devildog272
See I’ve only had outboard engines, so never needed to do this, but how does one ignore a big warning sticker?
Uskaanax
How does one not wear mask when the state has mandatory requirements to do so & all establishments have signs?
MikeyThePikey
They forgot to turn on the blower fan to vent out gas fumes from the bilge/engine compartment.
CtTraceur
Gotcha. Thanks.
GuyPilot
As an engineer (er, civil, not mech!) how the fck is that blower fan not _automatically_ engaged during fuelling?
MikeyThePikey
I completely agree. Builders trying to seal of mechanical areas from salt water not thinking about the consequences.
TVNewsIsBadForYou
Technology on boats is typically 20 years behind what you see in cars and trucks
MrNom
I was wondering the same, it should be a basic safety messure.
unclefisty
The fumes can still build up while the boat is just sitting there as well.
RomeoEightJuliet
Gasoline vapors accumulated in the engine compartment while refueling; spark, likely from carburetor, ignited it
bigVanilla
Not a boater, but would surprised if modern boats had carburetor motors in them, rather than Fuel Injection. and yeah they don't make spark
RomeoEightJuliet
https://www.boat-ed.com/nevada/studyGuide/Backfire-Flame-Arrestors/10103402_39592/
CtTraceur
Gotcha. Thanks.
jfarm350
Carburetors don’t make sparks. Probably something on the ignition.
RomeoEightJuliet
https://www.boat-ed.com/nevada/studyGuide/Backfire-Flame-Arrestors/10103402_39592/
fearandloathinginaz
Carburetors don't create sparks...
RomeoEightJuliet
https://www.boat-ed.com/nevada/studyGuide/Backfire-Flame-Arrestors/10103402_39592/
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CHKyoSELF
Fuel vapor ignited by the cylinder while starting can travel backwards through the carburator since it's an open valve. Carbs don't spark
CHKyoSELF
The flame arrestor you've linked is essentially a mesh screen that blocks flame pressure fronts as they pass through the carburator
RomeoEightJuliet
Good lord... spark was not used literally if that's what you're hung up on.
yourbassist
I'm no boat motor genius but would a boat this size really be using a carb instead of FI?
neogalford
I don’t know boat motors, but I know a thing or two about motor boating.
Tricker114
This new of a boat isnusing EFI. Not a carb. Still vapor issues likely from the tank though and not through the engine.
Tricker114
*is using
yourbassist
I figured if anything it was at least DI like 80s cars. Carbs just seemed odd.
RomeoEightJuliet
Yes. These boats typically have two inboard gasoline engines... each about the size of a large car engine. There are laws requiring (1/2)
PballQhead
I just checked Mercury and all their inboards are EFI. Not that carbs aren't still in service, but I don't think anybody's making them new.
RomeoEightJuliet
Good. I've been out of the business for a bit now, but most boats I inspected had some age on them. They stick around longer than cars.
RomeoEightJuliet
they have backfire flame arrestors on the carbs to prevent this type of accident... because it's so common. (2/2)
jimicus
Didn’t help here.
darthstormer
If only there was that giant warning sticker next to the ignition that reminded you to run the blower for five minutes before starting.
LooseyGooseyBrett
All mine have set 4 minutes.
oilgod
The rules of the safety manual are written in blood.
MikeKeyser
5 minutes? that's too long. I'm a busy and important person and I don't have that kind of time.
tyrfin
That's cool, you'll get to the crash site before everyone else!
MikeKeyser
That's leadership my friend
0570
Errr care to explain for us plebs who are too poor for boats?
darthstormer
Fuel fumes build up around the engine during fueling, or when sitting for a while. Blower fan pushes fresh air through the engine /1
darthstormer
Compartment to clear those out before starting. Otherwise, this is what can happen. /2
0570
I done got learnt today!
staceyjorgenson31415
ya can’t fix stupid. Well, ya can, but ya usually end up in jail :-(
lanthanidehighway
death fixes everything.
LapsedMennonite
I heard a quote: ‘you can’t fix stupid, but you can sure numb it with an angle iron’
kmikl
Sadly, we don't let stupid hurt nearly enough, or let stupid fix itself.
UsernameMayBeSubjectToChange
In the sea, in this case. With bits of boat everywhere
shyasen
This is why there are warnings stickers like 'Keep your dick away from mower blades while they are turning' bcuz Florida Man did it once.
bardock
vigothecruel
Florida man did it and sued the manufacturer.
Sanotassard
wait realy ? does this sticker exist ?
shyasen
It usually has a pic of a hand, but you know how Florida man is.
asmallcat
To be fair having to run the blowers is not intuitive.
tyrfin
It is if you're not an idiot with no business operating power equipment. :P