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Evasporque

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9. Could be a propane leak and explosion.....

Reply to Cooley Hurd (Original post)

Mon Apr 30, 2012, 02:44 PM

Apr 2012

Propane is heavier than air and is common in U.S. for boats now (other regions use CNG)

If the bilge filled with propane the slightest spark would set off a massive explosion. Sailboats have been known to of been blown into little chunks.

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'Gone through a blender': No signs of distress before yacht race tragedy [View all] Cooley Hurd Apr 2012 OP

Wow. Delphinus Apr 2012 #1

Sounds like it was battered against rocks. Scuba Apr 2012 #2

I have to tell you from experience that sailing at night in shipping lanes...... Bonhomme Richard Apr 2012 #3

Considering where they were, I think this is the most likely explanation. cbayer Apr 2012 #5

Terrible. I can't get out of my head two or three on deck, Bonhomme Richard Apr 2012 #6

Not a racer, but on overnight cruises, I sleep in the cockpit. cbayer Apr 2012 #8

Yikes! Horrible accident! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2012 #4

Got a link to the article? hootinholler Apr 2012 #7

oops! Added - sorry about that... Cooley Hurd May 2012 #10

Thanks! hootinholler May 2012 #11

Could be a propane leak and explosion..... Evasporque Apr 2012 #9