r/therewasanattempt Poppin’ 🍿 4d ago

to go boating

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u/coatdogg 4d ago

Gotta turn on the blower for at least five minutes before firing up that engine.

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u/BravoLimaDelta 4d ago

Are you telling me that when starting a boat there's a step you must follow or else everything just explodes?

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u/Pdub77 4d ago

Not a guarantee, but definitely a possibility. Gas fumes can collect in the hull around the engine and ignite when the engine starts. All boats like this have a blower fan to run before you start the engine to mitigate that risk.

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u/BravoLimaDelta 4d ago

It makes sense but it's like, maybe that should just be incorporated into the ignition process. Like it won't turn over until a blowing has been performed or something.

Based on the number of times I've left something sitting on the roof of my car and driven away I would definitely die in a fiery boat explosion.

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u/IHeartBadCode 4d ago

If the blower goes out, you can still manually air it out. But if it the ignition is tied to the blower and the blower fails, you aren't going anywhere.

That latter situation might be less than ideal if say you sailed out to some remote location.

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u/remembertracygarcia 3d ago

An overuse wouldn’t be difficult to install. Just make it slightly less convenient than waiting and it’d be fine.

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u/TheeMrBlonde 4d ago

In the latter situation, would exploding be preferential to being stranded?

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u/IHeartBadCode 4d ago

Surprisingly, depends on who I'm stranded with.

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u/akjax 4d ago

As they said, "you can still manually air it out"... You can open up the engine bay and fan it out with a towel or something.

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u/_Kyokushin_ 3d ago

Humans put a multimillion dollar, high precision instrumentation the size of a Volkswagen in a 500 yard radius patch on mars. I’m pretty sure something could be engineered up.

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u/_Kyokushin_ 3d ago

I think I’d rather be stuck in a remote location for a while than die in an explosion in a remote location.

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u/Active_Engineering37 NaTivE ApP UsR 3d ago

Then vent your engine?

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u/pissflapz 3d ago

I too would like a blowing performed before turning over.

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u/tmotytmoty 4d ago

Based on your comments, I would not recommend you buy a boat

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u/BravoLimaDelta 3d ago

I think that's best for everyone.

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u/2ndCha 4d ago

John D. McDonald taught me this in the Travis McGee series. Damn, rich people should read a book...or an owners manual.

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u/Onlyhereforthebacon 3d ago

Today I found out.....

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u/murphey_griffon 3d ago

Even more so here because they are at a fuel dock. So likely just fueled up, didn't turn on blower fan. Pretty much very video I've seen has been at a fuel dock, maybe that has more to do with camera's being a fuel docks, but seems like a relevant correlation.

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u/celticFcNo1 4d ago

Well not really, it all depends on the set up of the boat as to the level of risk you face. It is not normal for it to explode and there has been a catastrophic error somewhere to make this possible. Like the other commenter said it could be a build up of gases due to this being a small enclosed boat. This could of came from many different sources. They could be filling the boat with fuel, there could be a spillage somewhere. The batteries might gas out and explode next to the plastic fuel tank. The engines fuel pipes might leak which atomises the fuel as it leaves which will guarantee an explosion if left untreated. On a ship you need to be aware of everything because it is a very fucking dangerous place.

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u/RunninADorito 3d ago

Hey this, it isn't a car. I don't even want to get into all the stuff you have to do to safely start a plane. Not so vehicles are as simple as we've made cars.

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u/ElPeroTonteria 3d ago

Sorta…

These boats have gasoline engines, gas fumes and a spark is a problem… you should have engine room blowers the vent it out

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u/Raise-Emotional 3d ago

This was driven into me to hard as a kid. Never ever ever turn the key without the blower clearing the gas fumes first.

This point was further driven home when we launched onto the Missouri River. There was a line at the boat ramp to launch. We launched and headed down river maybe 100 yards. The guys who put in just behind us clearly didn't use the blower. We heard the boom and I saw a Shockwave come by the boat. We turned to look back in time to see a man absolutely FLYING through the air like a Russian tank turret! He hit the water and it turned into a body recovery.

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u/lodelljax 2d ago

Yes. True. But when you are rich rules like that are just for peasants.

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u/Mysterious_Film_6397 4d ago

Never seen a boat yawn before

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u/TheDailySpank 4d ago

Yawntch

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u/emerl_j 4d ago

It looked like it ate some spicy food

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u/1DownFourUp 4d ago

Yawnsplode

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u/123supreme123 4d ago

Shark attack duh duh duhh duhh

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u/wililon 3d ago

You need to pay to have hinges in the back... Not many go for it

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u/Shoehornblower 3d ago

It really did Yaw-n

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u/RBJII 4d ago

Blower is used on vessels with inboard engines to evacuate the explosive fumes. This may be one of those times someone attempted to start vessel without using the blower. Happens more than you think.

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u/dcoble 4d ago

When my blower was broken I still made sure to open the hatch and get down in there and smell around... Even if I smelled nothing abnormal I still let it air out for a while.

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u/elcaudillo86 4d ago

Explosive fumes? So gasoline engine?

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u/SilentxxSpecter 4d ago

Yeah, if fumes build up with the right amount of oxygen it becomes explosive when ignited.

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u/elcaudillo86 4d ago

Hmm. Interesting. Never used an inboard gasoline engine in a boat. Seems dangerous.

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u/SilentxxSpecter 4d ago

I could be wrong, it might be diesel. I've just seen enough gasoline bombs in my life and the explosion looked very similar. Source( rednecks in rural areas are simple beings who love to blow shit up)

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u/elcaudillo86 3d ago

The home made napalm

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u/RickRudeAwakening 4d ago

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u/Coop_4149 4d ago

The final countdown...

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u/Dkcg0113 4d ago

Id like to think the person who went missing sneaked away to start a new life as a drapes salesman.

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u/Ok-Difficulty3082 4d ago

Goddamn boat opened up like a hungry hungry hippo

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u/styckx This is a flair 4d ago

Didn't vent the tank?

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u/saucepatterns 4d ago

You mean the engine compartment?

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u/Primary_Way_265 NaTivE ApP UsR 4d ago

Ejector seat! 🤯 hopefully landed in water

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u/spanishbanana 3d ago

Imagine seeing that in slow motion

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u/mhouse2001 4d ago

Florida Man turns boat into meth lab with hilarious consequences.

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u/DefaultWhitePerson 4d ago

Somebody pissed off the wrong people.

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u/CapnTugg 3d ago

A Shock to the System

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u/Drasticlag 4d ago

Hey Johnny, did you turn on the blower?

Nah, its fine I cant smell anything

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u/Thundersalmon45 4d ago

"Mr White, we don't have to cook in the RV anymore. I got us a fuckin' boat, Yo!"

"God Dammit, Jesse! We don't know a damned thing about boats. Do you expect us to cook while trying to learn to drive this thing? Do you EVER think, Jesse?"

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u/SookHe 3d ago

This missing person is there👉…..and there 👆…..and a little bit over there 👇

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u/Guadalajara3 4d ago

That's a looney tunes boat

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u/Dolichovespula- 4d ago

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u/Guadalajara3 4d ago

You sonuvabitc😃👉🏽👉🏽

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u/jmcgil4684 4d ago

Yea many ppl don’t know what a blower is. Or forget.

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u/JC_Everyman 4d ago

Alligator boat

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u/Justa_dude_onreddit 4d ago

I imagine the missing person is the one that got thrown off the back. Looks like they hit the dock on the way down too.

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u/Colv758 4d ago edited 4d ago

“One person is missing”

So it’s still called “missing” even when a head injury off the dock on the way into the water is on camera?

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u/JackOfAllStraits 4d ago

Until you catch the sharks that finished the job, you never really know.

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u/Colv758 4d ago

Look for the shark with the amazed expression after having a cooked meal for the first time

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u/JackOfAllStraits 4d ago

It's got that nice sear...

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u/skatomic 3d ago

Boaty McBig Mouth

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u/riderofthetide 4d ago

Looks like the shark's final scene in JAWS

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u/stxjs8806 4d ago

Florida gonna Florida 😂🤣😆🖕🖕

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u/GregBVIMB 4d ago

Gas boat at the fuel dock. Needed just a tad more blower time before hitting the ole starter.

Hope they all are OK.

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u/cshotton 4d ago

"5 hospitalized, 1 missing" pretty much says they all aren't OK...

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u/GregBVIMB 4d ago

Short term, not ok. Was more thinking long-term "ok" prognosis. But yeah...

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u/Witty_Temperature886 4d ago

-one person missing

-have you checked in the water next to the boat?

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u/imeeme 4d ago

Kaiser Sozay!

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u/jarsgars 3d ago

Right there in the dock.

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u/NormanDoor 4d ago

Oh shit, they tried to take Crocket out! I hope Elvis is ok.

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u/hilberteffect 3d ago

Sergeant Dokes has entered the chat

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u/xDolphinMeatx 3d ago

gasoline fumes in a largely sealed space is not good.

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u/kary0typ3 3d ago

always run the blower, kids

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u/Smithers66 3d ago

I had no idea boats opened up like that!

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u/Evil_Bonsai 3d ago

bro, it's not starting. fuckin' dark in here. get me a light.

I got ya....sqich....squich ....BOOOOO.M

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u/davper 3d ago

Feed me, Seymour.

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u/Many-Crab-7080 3d ago

Looks like someone has been buying Counterfit HP Toner

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u/puthiyatheru 3d ago

Cooking gator meth

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u/doctallman 3d ago

Underrated comment!

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u/Sketto70 3d ago

Too thick, one little switch could have stopped this.

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u/CalvertSt 3d ago

Florida men gotta pay attention to science SOMETIMES

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u/dsisto65 4d ago

Hmmmm…was that Gaetz’s party boat?

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u/Mad_Ronin_Grrrr 4d ago

No. Don't be stupid. Neither cocaine or underage kids are flammable or explosive.

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u/dsisto65 4d ago

I’m smarter for having read this. 😂😂😂

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u/Shoddy-Cauliflower95 4d ago

“You can buff that out.” - Dad

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u/maybelying 4d ago

lol classic Florida, man

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u/Birdsogg 4d ago

Starting 4th of July early 🔥

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u/The_Undermind 4d ago

They really blew the roof off that b****

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u/kinkinhood 4d ago

That boat is just really tired and yawning

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u/SKITZOSYKO_00 4d ago

isreali pager?

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u/PeterHOz 4d ago

That must be the biggest fart I’ve seen this year. Smoking while farting is strongly discouraged.

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u/Right-Progress-1886 Selected Flair 4d ago

That should buff right out.

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u/Gaeilgeoir215 4d ago

TIL that boats can explode without missiles being fired at them. 👀 😳

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u/No_Ninja_4933 4d ago

hungry hungry hippo

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u/DazzlingClassic185 4d ago

It’ll buff out

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u/Richard-Turd 4d ago

Those damn Orcas, at it again!

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u/Icy-Hand3121 3d ago

Floating Meth lab?

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u/PyrDeus 3d ago

Someone can read on the lips of that boat please?

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u/jai20495 3d ago

Pelican?

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u/TraumaMama11 3d ago

Okay, someone find Gob.

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u/VegetableBusiness897 3d ago

Was someone using their cell phone while pumping fuel?

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u/smackthenun 3d ago

Dont rock the boat baby

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u/banti51 3d ago

Florida boat thinks it's an alligator .... go figure

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u/Secure-Childhood-567 3d ago

BURRRRRP excuse me

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u/4n0nymours 3d ago

Directed by Michael Bay

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u/Soft-Rise-2527 3d ago

That boat turned into an alligator head

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u/capsize83 3d ago

Too much alcohol onboard?

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u/grafxguy1 3d ago

This looks like it was filmed in Michael Bay.

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u/Last_Battle_2485 3d ago

It's like a dragon burped

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u/Familiars_ghost 3d ago

Was a CEO on board?

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u/Thaddeus206 3d ago

so much for their three hour tour

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u/Fast-Reaction8521 3d ago

Cartel hit? Mobile hit? Na just didn't renew with Florida fish and wildlife

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u/Issacthered 3d ago

This is like the sopranos

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u/doctallman 3d ago

I believe the the correct response is "Dafuq?"

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u/Constant_Cultural 2d ago

Damn, I have never seen a redshirt walking away from an explosion (if you get the reference, we can be friends)

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u/Nomis555 4d ago

I need to know the details. Like, was it a horrible accident, or as someone else said did someone piss off the wrong person??

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u/Mazazamba 4d ago

It looks like the boat burped.

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u/bobisinthehouse 4d ago

BUUUUUUUURRRRPPP!!!

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u/Imightbeacop 4d ago

Stirred the tanks while there was condensation on the controls.....def seen that before.