Thread: Gas vs. Diesel
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Old 09-05-2015, 10:16 AM   #210
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Without a doubt, gasoline is more dangerous than diesel, but the risks can be mitigated.

With a well designed and maintained boat, I'd say the difference in risk between gasoline & diesel power is very minimal.
If the boat is very poorly designed and maintained, a gasoline inboard could be a nightmare.

ABYC regs and require blowers, bilge pumps, etc to be designed in a manner so it will not ignite gasoline vapour.
Here's an example: https://law.resource.org/pub/us/cfr/....H-22.1986.pdf

They are designed that way, but if not properly installed or maintained, they may not stay that way.

Moral of the story - if gasoline powered, take extra good care of your boat.
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