Personal Watercraft Insurance – Fuel Safety
Fuel Safety, Lower Your PWC Insurance Premium Costs
Most fires happen after fueling. To prevent fires, follow these rules:
- Don’t smoke or strike matches.
- Shut off motors. Turn off electric equipment.
- Close all windows, doors and openings.
- Take portable tanks out of the boat and fill them on the dock.
- Keep the filling nozzle in contact with the tank.
- Wipe up any spilled gas with petroleum-absorbent pads. Discard the
pads in a safe manner. - Ventilate for at least five minutes. Make sure there is no odor of gasoline
anywhere in the boat. - Periodically check the system for fuel leaks.
- Visually check for leaks or fuel in the bilges.
