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Fire Extinguishers

Boats over 26 feet are required to carry one or two fire

extinguishers, depending on the type of fire extinguishers used.

Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers are hand‑portable,

either B‑I or B‑II classification and have a specific marine

type mounting bracket. It is recommended the extinguishers

be mounted in a readily accessible position.

Fire extinguishers require regular inspections

to ensure that:

•

Seals & tamper indicators are not broken

or missing.

•

Pressure gauges or indicators read in the

operable range.

•

There is no obvious physical damage,

corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles.

Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For

Recreational Boats” pamphlet or contact the U.S. Coast Guard

Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647, for information on the

type and size fire extinguisher required for your boat.

Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher

manufacturer for instructions on the proper maintenance and

use of your fire extinguisher.

INFORMATION  FOR  AGENT  FE-241  FIRE
E X T I N G U I S H E R S   I S   P ROV I D E D   b Y   T H E
MANUFACTURER.    IT  IS  ESSENTIAL THAT YOU
READ THE  INFORMATION  CAREFULLY  AND
COMPLETELY  UNDERSTAND THE  SYSTEM,  IN
THEORY AND OPERATION, bEFORE USING YOUR
bOAT.

Bilge and Fuel Fires

Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous

because of the presence of gasoline or diesel fuel in the

various components of the fuel system and the possibility for

explosion. You must make the decision to fight the fire or

abandon the boat. If the fire cannot be extinguished quickly

or it is too intense to fight, abandoning the boat may be your

only option.

If you find yourself in this situation, make sure all passengers

have a life preserver on and go over the side and swim well

upwind of the boat. This will keep you and your passengers

well clear of any burning fuel that could be released and spread

on the water as the boat burns or in the event of an explosion.

When clear of the danger, check about and account for all

those who were aboard with you. Give whatever assistance

you can to anyone in need or in the water without a buoyant

device. Keep everyone together in a group for morale and to

aid rescue operations.

ALL TYPES OF FUEL CAN EXPLODE.  IN THE EVENT
OF A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR bILGE FIRE, YOU
MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT
THE  FIRE  OR  AbANDON THE  bOAT.   YOU  MUST
CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF YOUR
PASSENGERS, THE INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND
THE  POSSIbILITY  OF  AN  EXPLOSION  IN YOUR
DECISION.

11.5 Automatic Fire Extinguishing System

The engine compartment is equipped with an automatic fire

extinguishing system. The equipment has been chosen and

located to provide sufficient volume and coverage of the

entire engine compartment area. While the system ensures

excellent bilge fire protection, it does not eliminate the U.S.

Coast Guard requirement for hand held fire extinguishers. The

automatic fire extinguishing system is activated automatically

when the temperature in the engine compartment reaches a

specific temperature, usually around 165 0 F.

Gasoline powered boats are

equipped with an indicator