Is this the right kind of fire extinguisher?
Posted by 74_Jeep_Cherokee@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 15 comments
And how many do I need for a 32 footer?
Thanks
etlr3d@reddit
I was told by a mechanic and separately by a marine surveyor that the dry chemical will go right through the air filter and absolutely murder an engine. A “clean agent” extinguisher was suggested as best choice for shooting into the engine bay. They are EXPENSIVE but might be worth it.
chrisxls@reddit
Any extinguisher can work. You just have to make sure that you only have fires of the size and materials your equipment is rated for. The problem is rarely that people have the wrong extinguisher, it's just that they start the wrong kind of fires for the extinguishers they have. (kidding, of course, good of you to ask, will be double checking mine now)
Matanishu@reddit
https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/fire-extinguisher-faq.php
You need 2 for a 32 foot boat. Unless you have a 20B rated extinguisher, then you only need one.
DogtariousVanDog@reddit
I'd still recommend at least two, one in the front, one in the galley.
Gone2SeaOnACat@reddit
on one near the engine and one accessible from the cockpit and one ....
CulpablyRedundant@reddit
You need 2. You should have 3. Ever been on a boat that's caught fire? You'll wish you had 20!
RTS24@reddit
Really, however many you think is enough, get one more.
Plastic_Table_8232@reddit
One B-II or two B-I
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74_Jeep_Cherokee@reddit (OP)
Thanks !
Plastic_Table_8232@reddit
For what it’s worth I transposed that into excel and noted the location of every item on the list. It’s displayed next to my nav station. It’s not just for USCG but for anyone coming on the boat as a guest. I review safety items and locations during orientation before we depart and if the need arises the document can be referenced quickly.
Sometimes the worst things happen when we are tired and worn out (read not processing well).
Sailsherpa@reddit
There is a date stamped on the bottom of the cylinder. You have 13 years from that date before expiration.
centxdiver@reddit
It’s 12 years.
74_Jeep_Cherokee@reddit (OP)
Great reminder thanks!
LaChevreDeReddit@reddit
Depends on your country, heat sources, length of the boat and the type of use you make of it.
2airishuman@reddit
You need two of them. If you're in one of the states that hasn't harmonized their state laws/regs with the USCG changes (like I am) you technically need one of the brackets listed on there for each extinguisher. (I'm in Minnesota which is one of the states that hasn't changed their regulations).