new owner: what is the purpose of this

[Evening Shade]

I think the blower should be run for at least a minute any time the boat has set over night. Maybe even a after setting for several hours. I just turn mine on when I'm loading everything in the boat before we launch.

[kend]

The hose also connects to vents (below the windshield on my model) so that cool air is pulled in while moving even if you are not running the blower. It's a good idea to have the tube working for temperature and great idea to have it working for gas fumes

[NautiqueGirl33]

👍👍 good advice .. going to start adding this to the routine ../
Don't want to go boom boom


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[nautiques4life]

While it has been years since I've heard of an explosion or a fire due to someone not using a blower, I'm sure you can find videos or images of the results when people don't use the blower and start a boat full of fumes. I use it everytime, it takes zero effort and the thought of the engine blowing up a few feet behind me is enough to motivate me. Even if you aren't going to use it yourself, I wouldn't want the liability of selling a boat that had it removed.

[Diggityd]

gas fumes + ignition/startup friction spark = possible disaster, blower on prior to start and for a minute.....that and regular oil changes really top two 'musts'.

[a0128]

Unsure if this was caused by not running the blower, but why risk it?

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/29...-lake-brantley

[shag]

You should absolutely keep the blower hose. Anyone that doesn't run the blower for a minute or two (I think it's recommended 3-5) has just been super lucky. Last year I personally witnessed a SeaDoo exlpode (Yes explode), completely separating the top of the hull from the bottom and ejecting the two riders about 15 feet in the air. I am not joking or exaggerating this. Unbelievably they only had very minor injuries and did not get knocked unconscious (1 was not wearing a jacket (dumbass). But the Sea Doo was now a burning hull that contaminated the water with gas and oil. They had just got on to ride, cranked it for about 10 seconds when BOOM.