It\u2019s simple; anyone with a boat that has an enclosed engine compartment or room needs a blower. In gas-powered boats blowers may save your life. In diesel-powered boats blowers may save your engine. Let\u2019s see how this works. <\/p>\n
In gas-powered boats, there should be one blower for each engine. The blower\u2019s primary job is to remove any gasoline vapors in the engine room. These vapors are highly explosive and if ignited by a spark can destroy the boat and anyone on or beside the boat. The highest risk is when the fuel tanks are being filled at the dock. As the tank fills, the vapors in the tank are vented to the outside, but some of the vapors can drift back into the engine compartment. <\/p>\n
In diesel-powered boats, safety is not the reason to have an engine room blower. Diesel fumes are not dangerous and are unlikely to burn. However, diesel engines need enormous amounts of air. If the engine is starved for air, its life may be shortened. Blowers are installed to bring air in either directly or indirectly when mounted as exhaust blowers. In both cases, the blowers increase the amount of air entering the engine room to feed the engine. <\/p>\n