Todd320
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- Jul 21, 2016
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- Boat Info
- 2007 Sea Ray 320DA
- Engines
- Twin V-drive 5.7L 350 Horizon
I’ve always run the bilge blowers prior to cranking (gas engines), but once I’m underway, even at idle, I turn them off. Sea Ray recommends (per owners manual) that since it is hard to remember to turn them on each time you slow down, to simply run the blowers constantly. At speed, the manual indicates the engine vents plus moving air provide enough ventilation. I’ve never done this, never had an issue with engine performance or overheat at slow speeds.
Does every one else run them constantly, or just initially?
Bilge is obviously hot, but I don’t think pulling air out of the engine room is going to help much in FL.
Does every one else run them constantly, or just initially?
Bilge is obviously hot, but I don’t think pulling air out of the engine room is going to help much in FL.