You should pretty much always have a fire extinguisher on a boat. This may not be necessary for some types of boats; it's kind of unlikely that an aluminium canoe or rowboat is going to catch on fire, for example, but on any boat powered by an engine you should have one (or more).
Any and all fire extinguishers should be inspected at least once a month. If you live in an area of severe hot or cold temperatures, it is wise to inspect them more often.
There are many local stores where you can purchase a fire extinguisher for a boat buy you can also purchase one on Amazon.
If a fire breaks out on your boat put it out with a coast guard mandatory fire extinguisher.
First, turn off the motor. The grab that B rated fire extinguisher and aim it at the base of the fire. Every power boat is required to have a fire extinguisher.
First, turn off the motor. The grab that B rated fire extinguisher and aim it at the base of the fire. Every power boat is required to have a fire extinguisher.
Fire Extinguisher
Get your fire extinguisher and try to put the fire out.
Fire extinguisher
Must be coast guard approved
A Fire extinguisher
To recharge a fire extinguisher properly, you should take it to a professional fire equipment service company. They will empty the extinguisher, inspect it for damage, refill it with the correct extinguishing agent, and pressurize it to the appropriate level. It is important to have this done by a trained technician to ensure the extinguisher is ready for use in case of a fire.
You should hopefully have a fire extinguisher and hope you can put it out.