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Old 07-19-2021 | 08:36 PM
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Just a PSA, I know there’s a ton of ballers on here and a ton of ballers on a budget, this is just an FYI to pay attention to all of the inner workings of your boat, not just the motor and out drive. A running motor doesn’t mean sh!t if your gas tank is leaking. Not my boat but this happened right across the channel from my house and I’m very happy to hear that both occupants survived with non life threatening injuries. I assisted with the removal of the boat this evening and it’s amazing how quickly a fire destroys fiberglass. Be safe everyone.


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wow, glad everyone was ok.
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Old 06-28-2023 | 07:00 AM
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also check the fuel fill hose it has a 10 year life and often cracks
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Old 07-04-2023 | 02:56 AM
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wow that must have escalated very quickly
glad everyone ok
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Wow, better safe than sorry
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Old 03-09-2026 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by boostbros
also check the fuel fill hose it has a 10 year life and often cracks
THIS^^^^^

I still don't know how my Portofino didn't blow up. it was dumping fuel right into the bildge.
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