I had the high-pressure (50 psi) line split on one of my engines yesterday, spraying gas directly on to the distributor cap. By the time we found it, there was a good half-gallon of gas in the bilge. That we did not have a fire or explosion, I put down to having the proper spark-protected marine parts on the engines. This is also why I always keep several absorbent mats on the boat.

Let's be careful out there...

It was your lucky day !!!! Could have caught fire from exhaust manifolds or cylinder heads. I agree tho, car parts need to stay on land...

Wow. Glade Your ok an boats ok. Artie

+2

Glad things weren't way worse. I've noticed that the fuel injection hose (by some manufacturers) is now teflon lined.
You guys that are running steel braid need to watch that stuff closely also. (don't drop your guard)
We've found that the braided lines will seep fuel at a rate where it evaporates before it will drip, still putting out strong enough fumes to ignite.
Every so often when doing your under hatch inspections, carefully wipe your fuel lines with a rag. If it smells like fuel, look closer for leaks, it may be time for replacement. ( the wipe down should be done with the fuel pressure @ normal)

Chuck, you are spot-on. There is not a single reputable marine engine builder out there, and I've interviewed most of them more than once over the years on this subject, who will tell you differently.

It's not self-serving. It's reality.

Glad your ok, a gallon of gas is a huge problem.

WOW...I'll bet you've played several video versions of possible scenarios over in your mind...thank God you discovered that in time!!

Thanks for sharing...wake up time...a boat is one of the very last places in the world you ever want to have a fire.

Didn't that same thing happen to you 2 yrs back?

Anyway, glad you didnt go boom, that always sucks...

Glad to see you are ok.