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How do boats catch on fire?

Updated: 12/17/2022
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Boatlover23

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12y ago

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You would think that when a boat is surrounded by water that it would not be prone to catch on fire that easily. But, contrarily to that assumption there are many ways a boat can catch on fire and then it can be quite challenging to put out.

1. AC and DC wiring/appliance

2. Engine/Transmission Overheat

3. Fuel Leak

4. Miscellaneous

Some fires didn't fit into any category-misdirected flares during a fishing tournament, anchoring in the wrong spot during a fireworks display, a child playing with matches, and even a case of spontaneous combustion from linseed-soaked rags. The only fire that couldn't have been prevented by more care was one caused by lightning. Occasionally, investigators can't determine the cause of a fire. Sometimes, boats are completely destroyed and sometimes they sink, making finding the cause impossible.

5. Stove

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