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Motorboats with permanently installed fuel tanks must have at least one B-I extinguisher. Boats over 26 feet may require more. B-I is either 2 pounds dry chem, 4 pounds CO2 or 6 quarts foam.According to US Coast Guard regulations. 46 CFR 25.30.
Two 2-pound dry chemical extinguishers, or other approved B-I extinguishers.According to US Coast Guard regulations for motorboats, 46 CFR 25.30:Motorboats at least 26 but under 40 feet: two B-I extinguishers, or only one, if there is a fixed-type extinguisher in the machinery area.
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At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:"motorboats less than 26 feet in length,propelled by outboard motors andnot carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers ifthe construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).
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At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:"motorboats less than 26 feet in length,propelled by outboard motors andnot carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers ifthe construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).
At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:"motorboats less than 26 feet in length,propelled by outboard motors andnot carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers ifthe construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).
At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:"motorboats less than 26 feet in length,propelled by outboard motors andnot carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers ifthe construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).1
At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:"motorboats less than 26 feet in length,propelled by outboard motors andnot carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers ifthe construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).