Yachting Monthly's Crash Test Boat - Explosion!

[@PillSharks]

My work mate was painting a work boat in the 80s when she exploded because of a gas leak, she was moored in the creek with houses all around and its blew all the windows out. They were both found in the mud naked but never had a scratch on them. The rudder of the boat was found outside the local post office 1/4 mile away. As for the Beagle which was the workboat she was completely destroyed.

[@wildandbarefoot]

I lost a mate to a gas explosion. Southdock thames. Back in the 90s. It blew his girl out of the companionway with severe burns and she made it. They flew him to bristol and he lasted a good few days. But he didn't make it. He was below at the time the boat blew. Solid wooden boat. Was hardly damaged. Thanks for the video.

[@zippy3711]

Trolls can complain about anything ! That was a good instructional video.

[@Bluenoser613]

This was a great series! Thanks for showing us real world situations.

[@PeterDeverell]

I've seen a gas explosion on a boat similar to this, but more devastating as it caught fire and then exploded the fuel tanks. it was moored to a pontoon and luckily no one was aboard or hurt. was very scary!!

[@whitehorsephoto]

Fantastic series guys. A LPG explosion is my most feared yacht incident. Hopefully this video will make people think more about Gas safety whilst aboard their yachts.

[@EgilWar]

Very interesting series and a great end. Surprised the hull was still intact.

[@JamesWilson1a]

Thanks for doing these steps, I loved the hole through the hull video. Very practical and informative video.

[@steveburton5825]

It wasn't just the coach roof that blew off... if you look closely at the slo-mo, you can see the sides of the boat bulge out as well... I don't think that will buff out!

[@TechnikMeister2]

I've seen one which happened to a 40 timber cruiser...20 tons. The explosion took the entire deck off and the keel split. It sank. 2 Died.

[@ToastandJam52]

Some years ago there was a report in GAM magazine about this exact thing. The boat owner had guests on his boat. Someone did the cooking and then did NOT turn the valve off. The next morning the skipper went to light the stove and the boat blew up very much like the video demonstration. From the galley, he was thrown out of the boat. Fortunately he survived with 1st degree burns over 30% of his body and the boat was completely destroyed. All boats should have gas detectors placed low in the cabin to avoid something like this from ever happening,

[@WillN2Go1]

There are a lot of unanswered questions raised by this. First, why didn't it explode the first time? I've been around a lot of home gas leaks, being the handy neighbor always called first. In over fifty years I've yet to be anywhere near a gas explosion. This suggests that gas can be very dangerous, but most of the time someone comes home, smells gas turns off the stove or heater, turns the gas off at the wall, or at the connection outside and then airs the place out. The protocol for being on a boat at sea with a strong gas smell is probably the same, but what if there's an open flame present? Of course you want to turn off the gas, open the hatches, put out the fire? (either an emergency fire or contained fire like a kerosene (paraffin) lamp?) But in what order? Should you first put out the fire? vent? or turn off the gas? (probably not vent first unless there's no open source of flame. The video said 6% gas I think. What if it's 15%, is that more or less likely to explode?) What would indicate GET THE LIFE RAFT IN THE WATER NOW! (considering many are stored right on top of the cabin)? One thing I've seen a lot of is a gas fitting that has been over tightened and will never ever seal. A new connection seems to be leaking so the DIYer gives everything a good tightening down. Tapered gas fittings if over-tightened will never ever again seal. In my experience until you've actually seen this you have no idea an extra turn can completely render the fitting unusable. Is it possible, if not recommended, to pack the tapered fitting with plumbing compound? (It's easy to say, 'just don't use the gas,until you can get it fixed' but suppose it's the only way to cook or heat the cabin and you're at sea in the high latitudes?) One thing I've learned from RVs is that you always turn the gas off at the tank before moving the vehicle. I suppose there are similar safety protocols for sailing. Your advice to carefully check gas fittings before heading out is good. One thing I've learned from experience is that even a new gas connection done correctly is at its most vulnerable when it is new. Something not considered might hit the line, or some movement might stress it. In a home this might be as simple as pushing the clothes dryer just connected back to the wall. Ideally maybe don't install a new gas connection and then head out across the Atlantic the next day.

[@Paul-ou1rx]

The adventures and memories I could have had with that boat.

[@captlarry-3525]

Despite being overly long and the music... this is a most useful and edifying.. and terrifying video, which points up in the strongest possible way the necessity for testing your propane system for leaks. If you can make a soap solution for your kids to blow bubbles, you can test your propane connections !

[@eiskorn12345]

5:45 You're welcome.

[@rogerhudson9732]

My LPG gas cooker and system went in the skip when i bought my 27 footer, i now have Origo alcohol . Lovely cookers, if you spill alcohol just wash it and pump out.

[@thelimit6593]

It will buff out,I would have thought,what's with the "ohh arr me Jim lad". I'm not sure just what they where expecting,boats have blown up before and they looked very much like this.

[@Claudioanveres]

Thank you for the test. Great job. How much and which gas was used?

[@charonstyxferryman]

Propane. Boat stoves which uses a gas use propane. Used: 5% propane to 95% air mix.

[@thomas_5131]

what is the brand and number of this boat please ?

[@Stan7670]

What was the purpose besides generating a mess?

[@airindiana]

7:12 was that a dummy leg? RIP

[@Breezely]

Still floats and looks like the head still works. Just another fixer-upper. Seriously, this was informative and I hope a lot of people see it.

[@alasdairgeddes]

05:46 WOOOAOOW! AAAAAAGH! Sounds like he was on the boat!

[@raincoast2396]

Propane or butane is the worst for on board use, as these gases are heavier than air and will settle to the lowest point in the bilge. At least natural gas is lighter than air and will dissipate upwards, if left an escape avenue, such as an open hatch. Any flammable gas or vapour on board is a potentially deadly force. Complete knowledge of handling is warranted.

[@vickiegilchrist975]

Did the boat take on any water?

[@clayz1]

Soooo, what’s next for the crash test boat?

[@vexviper]

How do you ad the url in the time?

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

It still floats!

[@myblacklab7]

"We couldn't predict the outcome." Well, that's odd, because I would have predicted that a gas explosion would blow the boat up. I'm still supportive of making up excuses to blow things up, so long as no one is hurt.

[@louise12345]

What was the point of this?

[@StandardGoose]

Are you struggling with the concept of a "crash test boat"?

[@wincrasher2007]

LOL. There are dolts that don't understand that propane/LP explodes if there is a leak and an ignition source. Thank god they got this info out there, lest the public would continue on unawares! ;)

[@TheMrKrause]

And the reason I do not have a gas system on a boat is...

[@apollomorris9920]

Nicely done boat for sale slightly damaged from the last storm. Willing to negotiate.

[@alfredjones6130]

I'll save you some time 5:45

[@reallyhappenings5597]

By the war cry of that explosives officer, the lads have just sunk a Japanese sub!

[@coolhandpuke3780]

Thank you sir

[@andreseloyguevara]

Thank you lol

[@ralphemtemark147]

I love my alcohol stove!

[@francescodellamorte4613]

if something, this proves a gas explosion is rare or intentional

[@Daveinet]

The interesting aspect is that all the fuel is burnt in one explosion and no remaining flame. I know of an RV that had a gas explosion as a result of gas leak in the stove. The explosion blew out the front windows, which did not break. There was no other damage to the RV. The owner had the windows re-installed and is currently using the RV (after fixing the gas leak of course) This test goofed though. They should have had the skipper at the helm to see if he would have survived.

[@sdowney717]

Did they ever say how many pounds - ounces of propane was released?

[@andinbriwel1092]

No, but at 1:41 you can see the two small "camp-sized" propane bottles their system used, so not more than that.

[@hooligan6a]

Look how difficult it was to get it to explode. Two tries with detonators. Gas is really safe if done right.

[@ppapdddar6159]

No it is not. It is rare gas is going to kill you by an explosion. But, it is much more probably that it will kill you by asphyxia. You will fall asleep then die... and you won't even notice.

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Pah, bit of T-cut and back in business 👍🏼😉😊

[@pierrehenrytrouslard7486]

Any interest?

[@Bluenoser613]

@photoman4you It was a LPG leak explosion not a gasoline explosion.

[@segocarib]

Why doing that in open sea.

[@mrstephenthomas100]

Hope you picked up all the plastic etc. Wouldn't want any more plastic pollution would we???

[@parisivanov3231]

4:33 RNLI Lifeboat.

[@primepancake9308]

And

[@abyssalreclass]

Eh. That will buff out. All joking aside, gas leaks are no laughing matter

[@sausagefingers714]

unless its laughing gas that's leaking.. then its a laughing matter

[@boatshowavenue]

Glad that was not me on board!

[@SteingerGreeneFeiner]

What lessons did Yachting Monthly take away from the gas explosion and what safety concerns were dug up from it?

[@rosewood1]

thanks everyone great demonstration. Gas is invisible and below nose level. Potentially lethal. I use metho and it too can be dangerous as a crew member thought while cooking dinner oh thats just a bit of water in the bottom of the stove!. So lit it and whoosh. I grabbed powder fire extinguisher and destroyed dinner. But people and boat were okay just. We were in a very remote location up the Gordon river in Tasmania at the time!

[@planet4allofus]

Now you got a rowboat.

[@bigkiwial]

what's the point??

[@andinbriwel1092]

Allot of boaters have switched from using liquid white alcohol for their on-board cooking and heating to using CNG, compressed natural gas, with systems plumbed in to the boats. Although they didn't seem to explain it, this video demonstrates what could happen at sea if that pressurized gas system sprung a leak below decks and ignited. Lots of things below deck could create enough spark for an ignition, even just keying the VHF radio. If the captain is in the cockpit and sailing on a beam reach, it's very possible he/she would never smell the gas until it was too late.

[@Tomm9y]

I've seen a boat catch fire and sink in minutes, this is more terrifying.

[@patricksv7688]

Quantas pessoas queria um banco desse !

[@ianjk]

Now, jury rig it one more time, sail up to busy dock, toss out some bumpers, spend extra time tidying up dock lines, making sure everything is perfect, carefully roll up the sail and bag it, toss on suit coat and then walk away like nothing is wrong and you were just out for a nice day sail.

[@merino6260]

bad news for the envirorment

[@carsonpower5948]

sell it on craigslist as mint condition

[@pcunning11]

This boat is now listed on eBay as a 'Lightly used, pop-top in good condition'.

[@airindiana]

pcunning11 think it’s listed as a rowing boat

[@patrickrfaul]

5:48, man, that dummy really was suffering!

[@RCMAN23]

Just waisted 6 mins of my life that I'll never get back

[@collingtech1]

awesome, graphic

[@TheMrKrause]

And the reason I do not have gas on the boat is...

[@NiallHorn]

Very Cool!

[@parisivanov3231]

The Crash Test Boat are smally corroded after the gas explosion.

[@TheThraxx]

I hope they cleaned up all the debris in the water...

[@AleMonti_YT_Channel]

+Peter Low Same ^-^

[@owencarbone1380]

Peter Low i

[@puterausman7682]

Peter Low they just pretend to clean the water...no one will check it anyway..the debris already went to France anyway..let's blame the frog for the pollution.

[@wincrasher2007]

Homefront: Psst - people won't know you are a closeted homosexual unless you spew idiotic, hateful, bigotted comments such as this. It's obvious to everyone that people who throw around such slurs, in fact, consider themselves to be who they insult, and have issues with self-loathing. Please talk with a mental health professional!

[@CinemaDemocratica]

...That it's really, *really* fun to blow shit up.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

I'm sure anything harmful was taken out of the boat before they blew it up

[@sirboomsalot4902]

I’ve watched this before?!

[@SuburbAllied]

...everything is loose, but the shit is still floating

[@CoalForEveryone]

B5 Hit.

[@v-grooves8531]

Who is the pyro with the loud voice? "Awe.... yeah"@5:48 Those kind of grunts and yelling are reserved for having sex.

[@alexperez6816]

it wasn't exactly the huge explosion I was hoping for I was expecting the entire thing to be obliterated but I guess it did destroy the boat so that's cool

[@TheMonkini]

Since when Bill Murray is into boats?

[@CaptainK007]

Trenchard.

[@devaughansaws]

Hard job...

[@wphmijland]

Eh... the environment?

[@homefront3162]

Just a thought but why the fuck is the camera NOT on the shore?

[@gregoryp2859]

Boat for sale...Lightly used. Bristol condition.

[@shananagans5]

All in all, I am impressed with the abuse this boat took. I must admit, I have been underestimating the strength of fiberglass. I would have also liked to see a test to simulate a collision with a shipping container or submerged rocks. I used to sail in a lake with lots of large rocks along the shores & that was the number one cause of boats sinking in the lake. I was totally paranoid of rocks. Granted, sharp rocks don't mix with fiberglass in any way but, after this, it's clear it would still take a fair collision to knock a hole in a hull. Fiberglass is clearly stronger than I thought but I would still be curious to see exactly how much damage hitting a rock or other hard, solid object would cause. lol Every time I touched a rock & heard a little thunk I jumped to check for water coming in. After watching this, it's clear if you hit a rock hard enough to punch a hole in the hull it won't be a little thunk, it will be a BIG thunk & you will feel it as well. I really enjoyed this series & gained some respect for GRP boats

[@andinbriwel1092]

Sounds like you saw the film, "All is Lost". Good movie

[@davidmg1925]

1.25 and they are still talking about it......

[@supremeflagship8965]

That is why you should never use gas cooker on a sailing yacht. Induction cooker is way better. And safer...

[@davemakesawave]

I guess this is how to convert a yacht into a dinghy if in a hurry

[@enviroscreens3191]

So the moral of this story is if you want your boat to blow up take the gas cylinder set it in the middle of the salon open the valve fully close up the salon and then you need explosives to light it off then it will blow up? Was there ever any question that it would blow up? If you left the burner on by accident with out it burning it may or may not blowup the same thing will happen to anything a car a house or a camper. I just don't see the point of blowing up a boat when you already know what will happen. and you go out of your way to make it so.

[@Pr0crustesify]

They want to give you a reminder , to always check that you close off your stove after cooking and , even though it takes a certain amount of expertise to have the explosion a match in a sealed off boat while heaving to will do the trick ...

[@danerlich7393]

Lets FIX it now.. hey this was FUN.. for all the owners with diesel engines who think they are being safe with propane and gasoline stored for their outboards on their boats with no bilge blower or fume sniffers on board. It still would be fun to fix this boat and make it sail again...

[@TheMonkini]

Hope the boat was insured.

[@buciodeculo2546]

still floats, repaired the boat!!!!

[@bonesrhodes3762]

FILE UNDER: "Watching paint dry"

[@armasarspacemission.8018]

I live on my boat I gave up propane and Open Fire so it will be better

[@samodelkinvoyak]

Капитана судна, привлечь к "ответу". Неоказание помощи терпящим бедствие. Ведь можно было, багром, подцепить за ногу тонущего, без сознания, "Івана".

[@gabrielenemo120]

Lost debris at sea and pollution, it would have been better and with the same results to do it at sea, and then recover all the remains of the explosion . You don’t respect MARPOL as we do!

[@amtheminer3803]

I find it funny how of all the things that were destroyed. EXCEPT THE GODDAMB TOILET??!!!??!???!

[@casybond]

Good reason to not have gas in a boat.

[@azv503]

next episode: the refit

[@karlgustav23]

if u are for the bang, 05:45

[@nuttsinacan2]

1980

[@schwags1969]

Well, she has been abused for public service.

[@Jonathancsimms]

5:49 .. .. ..

[@Benandlandon]

a young bill murray

[@mno4654]

Trash in the sea. Why not on land?

[@davehightower1851]

Looks like a big waste of time and money

[@Daveinet]

You forgot non-smoker and no pets.

[@mirmarinomi]

Bon, plus de gaz à bord, ou bien sur un barbecue à l'exterieur

[@conniefontenot2793]

Atomis 4 engines are atomic bombs