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Per Ky Fish and Wildlife boating laws ( located at https://fw.ky.gov/pdf/08fishboat6.pdf?lid=2032&NavPath=C102C682 )
Quote "
VENTILATION
Most fires on a boat are due to ig-
nition of fuel vapors. Gasoline is heavier
than air. It can collect in the bilge or engine
compartment and any spark can ignite it.
Therefore, Kentucky law requires boats to
have adequate ventilation of areas where
flammable vapors can accumulate.
Most boats are equipped with ad-
equate ventilation systems when they
come from the factory. Usually,
this is a combination of active and
passive systems. Active systems
use electrical blowers to exhaust
flammable vapors from the bilge
and other areas. Passive systems
are ducts and cowls that ventilate
areas when the boat is moving.
Almost all inboards will have an
electrical blower installed in the
engine compartment. Operators
should run the blower for several
minutes before starting the engine. If
the blower is inoperable it should be
repaired or replaced immediately.
"
I guess I've got to add some sort of vent to the rear decking, any thoughts?
I'm thinking louvers and maybe small 5 inch fan.
Quote "
VENTILATION
Most fires on a boat are due to ig-
nition of fuel vapors. Gasoline is heavier
than air. It can collect in the bilge or engine
compartment and any spark can ignite it.
Therefore, Kentucky law requires boats to
have adequate ventilation of areas where
flammable vapors can accumulate.
Most boats are equipped with ad-
equate ventilation systems when they
come from the factory. Usually,
this is a combination of active and
passive systems. Active systems
use electrical blowers to exhaust
flammable vapors from the bilge
and other areas. Passive systems
are ducts and cowls that ventilate
areas when the boat is moving.
Almost all inboards will have an
electrical blower installed in the
engine compartment. Operators
should run the blower for several
minutes before starting the engine. If
the blower is inoperable it should be
repaired or replaced immediately.
"
I guess I've got to add some sort of vent to the rear decking, any thoughts?
I'm thinking louvers and maybe small 5 inch fan.