CaptKev

Interesting that this was a Sea Hunt. I had a 2001 Trophy which had a rupture in the seal at the top of the fuel sending unit, causing about 5 gallons of gas to leak into the bilge. The gas melted the housing of the bilge pump, so it failed to turn on. I cannot imagine what would have happened if that bilge pump sparked with all that fuel in the bilge. I would be damn curious to know if that boat had the same type of sending unit that the Trophy had.

Capt. Kev

"The Other Woman"

leelee

I AM the woman on the boat that exploded. I happened on this site through Google. I have never been able to find out just WHO it was that came to our aid that fateful day. Now, we know your name is Dave. My husband and I are both experienced boaters. Yes, it was a new boat. We do not know the cause of the explosion. If you hadn't come when you did, I hate to think what our fate would've been. I can vaguely remember a man holding me in his arms while being taken to shore. I thank you with all my heart. It wouldn't have been the same had I not had "human touch" & just been put on the deck. There is no way I can tell you how much we appreciate what you did. I was more hurt than my husband, but he got his share. I needed surgery & was in ICU at RIH. I'd go into things more, but I'm not sure you or anyone who was involved will see this. I will check back to this site & hopefully, I'll see that you got my THANK YOU. My thank you for saving our lives. You got there so quickly. You knew what to do and you gave up a good part of your day to do "the right thing". Thank you "Dave" and anyone else who was there. Thank you so very very much.

seahunt202

Great job Dave. Eric,you must be proud. Bob, my 202 has a 60gal. tank in the bilge, aluminum. My 172 had a bilge located tank as well, that being said I would asume the same.