Bilge Blower for C36

[Mark]

I have just obtained insurance from Boat US and as a condition for underwriting am being required to fix disabled bilge blower on C36 with Universal diesel. Question: Are bilge blowers still offered on newer Catalina models? If not - I can use this as proof that it is not required for my 1985 - I still have CNG stove which also eliminates the issues common with propane.

 

[Calif. Ted]

My '94 270 with a Perkins came with a blower

which I recently replaced. Everyone who has "inspected" the boat, (surveyor, couple different CG Aux. safety inspectors) has always said that it's not "required" for diesel.

 

[Jim P]

Bilge Blower

My 2002 Catalina 310 (with a M25XPB Diesel) came from the factory with a bilge blower. So, yes, Catalina does still equip their new boats with bilge blowers.

 

[Alchemist]

USCG Says "Not Legally Required" for Diesel

I was just reading the legal requirements for boats. Ventillation is specified for gasoline powered boats only. However, just because there is no legal requirement for ventillation for a diesel powered boat, that doesn't mean that your insurance can't require it as a condition for insuring the boat.My 2002 C-320 has a blower. Hook yours up, or try to find some insurance company that doesn't care. Apparently, BoatUS Insurance does.AteveC-320Alchemist