How many fire extinguishers are required aboard an 18-foot powerboat with installed fuel tank?

Answer 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 and
• not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if
• the 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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Answer 2

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 and
• not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if
• the 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).

Answer 3

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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 and
• not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if
• the 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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Answer 4

According to USCG:

For boats under 20ft

One B-I type approved hand portable fire extinguisher.

Answer 5

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