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Safety Tip of the Month

Check your Heat Exchanger!

Several incidents (two in one week) have been reported where a end plate cracked and ultimately allowed large amounts of water to enter the boat. The amount of water entering was more than the bilge pump could handle causing flooding of the cabin. Take a good look and if you see that little bit of green, you have a potential problem. It's easy to fix and inexpensive if taken care of before it totally falls apart.