cntryislandboy
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Right now I have a open fuel/battery area on my tracker. I was considering enclosing them to keep the kiddos out while boating. A friend said if I enclose them I have to add ventilation blower. From what I was reading a blower is only required when the motor and fuel tank are in same spot, but since it's an outboard, I should be ok. It also sounds like it more for fixed fuel tanks when you would be filling up with tank in boat. I have a removable tank and usually don't fill while in the boat.
My plan was to add one of those vents you see on the outside of houses for attics. The area isn't very big area either. Large enough for 2 batteries and a 5 gallon fuel tank. I could probably fit a blower in there if need be but there's not a lot of extra room.
So if someone could shine a little more light on this for me it would be greatly appreciated. Also if you have any links to the USCG code section that would be icing on the cake. Thank you in advance.
Mike
My plan was to add one of those vents you see on the outside of houses for attics. The area isn't very big area either. Large enough for 2 batteries and a 5 gallon fuel tank. I could probably fit a blower in there if need be but there's not a lot of extra room.
So if someone could shine a little more light on this for me it would be greatly appreciated. Also if you have any links to the USCG code section that would be icing on the cake. Thank you in advance.
Mike