Looks like fumes ignited.

Saw the video last night, didnt realize how bad the casualty's were..... that was a hell of an explosion

Holy crap! I hope that all of the survivors get well soon.

Gas fumes in the bilge is no joke.

different view of it i just got

what if he did use his blower, but still exploded ! does this can happen ?

Running one's bilge blower does not guarantee that there will not be an explosion. This is especially true since most folks only run their blower for 5 or 10 seconds and then turn the key. So sad.

I like to run the blower then partially lift the hatch and do a sniff test.

Padraig

This. ^^^ Everytime.

I've witnessed a few boat fires at start up. Not anything i want anyone to go thru.

I preach it and teach it to those I boat with, few do it.

I worked on a boat this year who’se blower switch didn’t work. I told the people and they said ‘what’s that ?’
They’ve owned this boat for about 20yrs !!!!

Please bring this topic up with those you know. Never assume !

When I'm prepping at the ramp I open the hatch a foot then I'll run the blowers after i launch while I park the truck before I start up.