What highly effective chemical is banned for us in antifouling paint in the U.S. on most recreational boats?
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Congratulations to Ellen Franco, Watsonville, CA, who correctly answered last week’s question on propane gas. “There are three properties I know of that make propane a dangerous gas on a boat. It is colorless, has no natural odor and it is explosive. So, if it leaks from a hose, hose fitting or a tank into the bilge, it can be ignited by a spark to make an explosion. That’s why we have solenoid shut off switches at the tank and why tanks have to be stowed in compartments that drain overboard instead of into the boat.”
