Jason Grimm Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hope the guy recovers okay from the fire. I also hope that too many boats will not have burned up, couldn't imagine watching all of my stuff go up in flames. http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/ottawa_county/fire-starts-in-grand-haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highpointdf Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I feel for those people whose boats were in there. We all know how bad we are chomping at the bit to get the boats out and going, to get a call that the boat is damaged or destroyed would be terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I just hope the injured man is OK. Boats and equipment can be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T28guy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I understand 3 boats destroyed. Lots with smoke damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Grimm Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 The article also said some boats suffered from water damage, kinda wondering how that happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highpointdf Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Doors to the cabins open and they pump em full of water. Plug in the boat, batteries disconnected means no bilge pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Trophy Fishing Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I kinda doubt that any bilge pumps could keep up with huge fire hoses, but, I'm glad no one else was hurt, and hope for a fast recovery on this fellow. Closed-in areas without ventilation, on a boat with possible fumes in the air, is no place to light a torch. I've heard of soldering wire, but not torching it. Should have waited till launched, or call an electrician imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mainiac Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Lots of us use a small torch for heat shrink. However I also have a flammable gas detector that I use in enclosed spaces before I would light one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Hook'n Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Jim, that is exactly what I thought about when I heard the story. I myself use a small torch pen (very small, but still has a flame) to shrink tube around wire connections. I've done it a hundred times...will definately think about making sure there is fresh air for sure after reading this story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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