Couple Found Dead in Boat

M Prod · May 30, 2018

Appears to be carbon monoxide poisoning via genny while sleeping. Sad and so avoidable.

https://www.google.ca/amp/amp.wsbtv...e-found-dead-on-boat-on-lake-lanier/759051869

kiloil · May 30, 2018

Awful!

cwiert · May 30, 2018

Terrible. Hopefully this sad story will remind others to check and replace batteries in their CO detectors. I just did mine on Sunday.

Boater420 · May 30, 2018

So sad, I feel for their survivors.

The factory 12v detectors also need to be replaced every 5 years. When I purchased my boat, the original detector from 1997 was still installed. I replaced it with another hard wired detector and installed a battery powered detector in the v-berth and one in the cockpit.

Both the battery powered and hard wired detectors work equally as well. With that being said, I would still want one hooked up to 12v just in case of battery failure.

PlayDate · May 30, 2018

I agree this was avoidable. That said.....I have never seen a 24' Bayliner that came with a generator installed.

Ididntdoit · May 30, 2018

"installed" on the swim platform or bow.....

bobeast · May 30, 2018

Dang. Will be checking my detectors this weekend.

dwna1a · May 31, 2018

Where can we get the 12v hard wired replacements? I know mine works but it might still be a good idea to replace it.

Little Ducky · May 31, 2018

dwna1a said:
Where can we get the 12v hard wired replacements? I know mine works but it might still be a good idea to replace it.

I installed these units in my 98 290 DA.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/fireboy-xintex--co-carbon-monoxide-detector--18023986?recordNum=1

KevinC · Jun 1, 2018

Little Ducky said:
I installed these units in my 98 290 DA

Yep - way to go. I hate that they have changed the footprint on the Xintex at least three times

. Also watch the production dates on these - especially if you are getting a discount online. They are typically good for 5 years (not sure about the new ones) and a 2-year old unit is no bargain.

-Kevin

Little Ducky · Jun 1, 2018

KevinC said:
Yep - way to go. I hate that they have changed the footprint on the Xintex at least three times . Also watch the production dates on these - especially if you are getting a discount online. They are typically good for 5 years (not sure about the new ones) and a 2-year old unit is no bargain.

-Kevin

I opted to add a little cover plate to cover the box imprint from the old unit.

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