Boat Bilge Blowers

A bilge blower is not just part of USCG-obliged equipment but rather a crucial safety feature on your boat in the first place. Flammable gases tend to build up under the engine cover while your boat is sitting idle. Failure to vent them out before you start your boat may cause an explosion. A bilge blower is basically a fan that evacuates these dangerous fumes from the confined area of the engine compartment. Make sure to switch it on every time before you attempt to crank the motor and let the blower run for a few minutes, but don't let it operate continuously if it isn't designed for this type of use, especially while refueling.

Bilge blowers are built tough to stand up to rust damage and overheating and feature ignition-protected electrical parts, but they do wear out and break over time. The continuous use of a blower that is not designed to be run for long periods of time can potentially burn it up. We have a wide range of blowers available in different types and sizes, so you will surely find the right product for your application. Choose a high-quality blower, make sure it is installed properly, and make it a habit to run it prior to starting the engine - this simple safety measure can save you from serious injury and your equipment from expensive repairs.