The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding boaters of a danger on the water that many might forget. Spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News boat generators often create carbon monoxide. She says every boat should have a carbon monoxide detector.
“You’re maybe idling along, just kind of hanging out or swimming, and maybe the generator on the boat or something is still running,” Sutfin said. “There is a danger it can build up, and obviously, it has happened, and we just want people to be aware of this.”
Sutfin tells us a boat carbon monoxide detector is different from a house unit. You have to get the boat variety at a marine store, and they run around $60 to $120. Sutfin advises boaters not to idle for too long, not to block exhaust outlets, and not to swim near engine exhaust vents.
“You’re maybe idling along, just kind of hanging out or swimming, and maybe the generator on the boat or something is still running,” Sutfin said. “There is a danger it can build up, and obviously, it has happened, and we just want people to be aware of this.”
Sutfin tells us a boat carbon monoxide detector is different from a house unit. You have to get the boat variety at a marine store, and they run around $60 to $120. Sutfin advises boaters not to idle for too long, not to block exhaust outlets, and not to swim near engine exhaust vents.
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