Do you LOTO engines on boats when doing hull inspections, and if so, how?

[Wookie]

Umm... not really. In freshwater it's a risk. In saltwater, not so much. In fact, not really at all.

I disagree, it’s greatly reduced in salt water, but a) you can still get bounced and b) it will eat your through hulls.

 

[fstbttms]

I disagree, it’s greatly reduced in salt water, but a) you can still get bounced and b) it will eat your through hulls.

OK, well the bit about thru-hulls is completely irrelevant. But as far as saltwater hull diver safety goes, it simply isn't an issue. It just isn't. Can you get buzzed? Yeah, that can happen (but very rarely.) But nobody ever gets hurt or killed in a saltwater marina due to stray current.

 

[211ratsbud]

For us it's loto whatever is possible, after that a strong coordination, and viewing of hull plans to take care of the rest. You need to approach seachests and pumps like they're on even when off, dye or a ribbon can be used as an indication of flow. I usually do emergency work on groundings or inspection of large tugs.