bjcsc
Lieutenant Commander
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- Jun 1, 2006
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Re: Engine won't shut off
86Bonanza: This is a good site and the people here are pretty genuine. Don't mistake their seriousness about not using automotive parts with condescension. They are just trying to impress upon you that, in no uncertain terms should you ever use automotive parts - for the reasons that were stated. If you did because you didn't know, fine - but correct it now that you do know. Maybe you're right, and 99 out of 100 times nothing would happen. But that 1 time is too many. Fuel vapors will settle in your bilge if you have any kind of leak or seepage in any fuel system components. Notwithstanding the danger it would pose to you, your passengers, and anyone within the explosion's diameter, you would be looking at a tremendous liability. Marine surveyors would find those parts in the investigation, your insurance would not cover you as a result, and you would be helpless against who knows how many lawsuits for who knows how many dollars.
I don't know if you've ever seen a boat burn, but I've seen two. One that took out six or seven boats around it and the restaurant whose dock it was tied to, and one that burned to the water by itself. Both were pretty darn scary, and the first was very expensive for somebody.
Be smart.
86Bonanza: This is a good site and the people here are pretty genuine. Don't mistake their seriousness about not using automotive parts with condescension. They are just trying to impress upon you that, in no uncertain terms should you ever use automotive parts - for the reasons that were stated. If you did because you didn't know, fine - but correct it now that you do know. Maybe you're right, and 99 out of 100 times nothing would happen. But that 1 time is too many. Fuel vapors will settle in your bilge if you have any kind of leak or seepage in any fuel system components. Notwithstanding the danger it would pose to you, your passengers, and anyone within the explosion's diameter, you would be looking at a tremendous liability. Marine surveyors would find those parts in the investigation, your insurance would not cover you as a result, and you would be helpless against who knows how many lawsuits for who knows how many dollars.
I don't know if you've ever seen a boat burn, but I've seen two. One that took out six or seven boats around it and the restaurant whose dock it was tied to, and one that burned to the water by itself. Both were pretty darn scary, and the first was very expensive for somebody.
Be smart.