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Boat Ventilation System Diagram

Boat Ventilation System Diagram

Proper ventilation prevents dangerous fuel vapor accumulation in enclosed engine and fuel tank compartments.

Boats with gasoline inboard engines built after 1980 must have powered ventilation with an exhaust blower.

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Blower

Powered ventilation fan for engine compartment

Fuel Vapors

Gasoline fumes that can explode if ignited

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