| Alert Number | 0309/06 |
| Category | Recreational crafts |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Published | 9 June 2006 |
Risk Description
Overheating of electrical "hot spots" due to potential incorrect wiring of the fuse holder. The failure could occur when using the bow thrusters, particularly if the bow thruster is engaged for a long period of time, outside the manufacturers operating parameters.3 boats have been identified as having the failure mode of overheating. One of these boats had fire damage, which may have been related to the identified hazard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Sealine branded motor yacht "Sealine International Limited".Models: C39, F33, F34, F37, F42-5, F43, F44, S29, S34, S37, S38, S41, S42, S43, S48, T46, T47, T51, T52, T60.Manufactured in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2005.