Thread: Bad boat fire
View Single Post
Old 08-22-2012, 05:21 PM   #12
chipj29
Senior Member
 
chipj29's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bow
Posts: 1,874
Thanks: 521
Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by WhatTheTom View Post
I'm not sure about the how. Initially it wouldn't start so he replaced the plugs...still wouldn't start. Whatever he did to try and get it to start after that is what caused it.

The GTX doesn't have blowers but I know the seat and the storage compartment were off and out. We are just glad he's OK.
Not sure what year the PWC was, but I had a 99 Sea Doo GTX that had grounding posts on it. If you had to pull the plug wires, you would plug them onto the post so as to avoid this type of thing.

Unfortunately it is somewhat common with PWCs, as there is no way to vent the engine compartment. Fuel vapors don't rise, they sink.
__________________
Getting ready for winter!
chipj29 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to chipj29 For This Useful Post: