WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — A West Palm Beach boat captain who survived a boat explosion is turning to WPTV for help to share his push for more lifesaving safety requirements — fuel vapor detectors.

This comes as Florida tops the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

Among the tragic incidents contributing to this grim record are boat explosions caused by the ignition of fuel vapor, which caused seven accidents last year with one fatality.

WPTV reporter Joel Lopez delved into the causes behind these devastating explosions and highlighted the inspiring story of a survivor who is turning his near-death experience into a push for safety changes at the state level.

Tim Hoban, a West Palm Beach boat captain, turned to WPTV exclus

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