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  1. 180 Sport

    2 problems found on my new boat

    I was anchored next to this boat when it exploded. I was a bout 40 yards away standing in the water and the explosion almost knocked me over. Probably the worst thing I have ever witnessed....
  2. 180 Sport

    Fuel Starvation / Fuel Pump Vent Hose

    I will be sure to let the WM guy know too. Ill call around to the local marine service depts tomorrow for the correct tubing since they were all closed today. I appreciate all of the input and advice.
  3. 180 Sport

    Fuel Starvation / Fuel Pump Vent Hose

    Thanks, that makes sense. I figured there was a reason for the clear tube, but the west marine guy talked me in to the fuel hose option. I should have known better. I will plan on taking it in to get the fuel pump checked/replaced. I had not noticed any fuel in the line, but it has always...
  4. 180 Sport

    Fuel Starvation / Fuel Pump Vent Hose

    After removing the damaged drain tubing and getting a better look at it, the end that melted has taken the form of the engine block where it was wedged after it came off. Its almost totally flat. It seems more likely that the melted section could be from the tube coming off and melting on the...
  5. 180 Sport

    Fuel Starvation / Fuel Pump Vent Hose

    Thank you for the reply Quint. Could the fuel pump damage be directly from the fuel varnishing from sitting idle? Do you think the fuel pump replacement and vent line alone would solve the issue? I assume they check the pressure in the lines when they replace the pump? I was also worried about...
  6. 180 Sport

    Fuel Starvation / Fuel Pump Vent Hose

    Sorry for the long post, but need some help. Due to some health issues and moving/selling my home, my boat has been sitting idle in my garage for a few months. I usually pull it out and run it in the driveway every few weeks during our so called winter in Florida if I dont get out much, but...
  7. 180 Sport

    Dogs are the best people...

    Sorry to hear about Ryllie....my yellow lab just went through knee surgery at 7 and seeing her slow down makes me realize just how short their lives are. To think of her not being around is really tough. It sounds like you gave Ryllie a great life and im sure she was a happy girl. Dogs are such...
  8. 180 Sport

    Six Seconds:

    Zip tied mine yesterday...thanks for the thread.
  9. 180 Sport

    St. Pete Restaurants

    I havent been there in a few years, but Salt Rock Grille has always been a great place for seafood.
  10. 180 Sport

    Jet Boat Makers Quality

    My first boat was a Jet Boat.....but it was a SeaRay - 1996 13' Sea Rayder.... that boat was a lot of fun. I sold it in 2005 and it was still running strong. I have a friend who owns a Jet Ski / Jet Boat repair shop and he ends up rebuilding a lot of engines. He recommends the Yamaha engines...
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    Boat explosion Tampa Florida

    R Moss, Luckily they were anchored on the backside of the island where it is not as crowded. I was the closest boat to them and I was about 30-40 yds away. On the front (east) side, the boats are all anchored within 10-15 feet of each other and even 2 deep in some areas , especially during a...
  12. 180 Sport

    Boat explosion Tampa Florida

    Thanks for the input guys. It was an experience I will never forget. I just hope the injured people will recover. Good Night.
  13. 180 Sport

    Boat explosion Tampa Florida

    After reading another article, it stated that the kids were watching movies and the generator had been running. So the quote I read and posted earlier that the explosion happened when the generator was switched on was most likey not accurate. I can understand the fumes building up while the...
  14. 180 Sport

    Boat explosion Tampa Florida

    That is basically what happened today. So they should have kept the blowers running while anchored, or at least ran them before starting the generator?
  15. 180 Sport

    Boat explosion Tampa Florida

    Not having alot of experience with cruisers and generators, I was wondering if this could be a commom occurence if the blowers are not running. Can starting the generator be as dangerous as the engines if there are fumes built up, or is this a freak thing? Although it only takes a small spark...
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    Boat explosion Tampa Florida

    I saw this comment from another person on the island today..."The word on the island was that the children wanted to watch TV and when they turned the generator switch on, the explosion occured." '
  17. 180 Sport

    Boat explosion Tampa Florida

    I was anchored next to that boat about 30yds away when it exploded. It was a very violent explosion, I was standing in the water and it literally almost knocked the wind out of me. One of the seats from the cockpit ended up on shore. There were some very significant injuries, and it was...
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    Dog food

    Eagle Pack Holistic Select. Great food, great ingredients. Our Lab has alot of health issues and this food has been great. Heres the website: Eaglepack.com. You can even call their nutrionist and he will advise you on the best formula for your dog.
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    Good Boating Dog?

    Woody, Its funny you mentioned the Basenji. We rescued a Basenji mix puppy in Dec and we decided to keep her. Very smart but stubborn and lots and lots of energy. Having a yard and lots of walks is a must for her. As far as the water, she has only been swimming once and it took awhile to...
  20. 180 Sport

    Good Boating Dog?

    I second the sunscreen advice from Water Rat....very good point, especially for lighter pigmented dogs. Just be careful as our vet told us that some human sunscreens can be dangerous to dogs if ingested and of course the first thing they do is try to lick it off their nose. We picked up some...
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