Safe Fueling Procedures Checklist
Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and can accumulate in boat bilges, creating explosion hazards.
Before fueling: dock securely, turn off engines, shut off electricity, extinguish all flames, and ask passengers to leave the boat.
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Static Spark
Electrical discharge that can ignite fuel vapors
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