fire extinguisher

  1. Arminius

    Halon auto fire extinguisher replaced

    This is a repost in a new thread because the project was successful and dealing with halon is not boat model specific. The optional Halon bottle on my 2003 Bowrider 200 needs replacement. Needle is at bottom of green and light is out when boat is cold. Halon is N/A. SeaRay part is $550.00...
  2. yobub

    Fire Extinguisher Rule Change - Public Input

    The Coast Guard is currently seeking public input on a proposed rule change to exempt recreational boats from the fire extinguisher inspection requirements that were put in place in 2016. Comments in support of the rule change would help relieve recreational boaters from the inspection...
  3. trflgrl

    PSA: massive recall on Kidde fire extinguishers (37.8 million devices)

    If you use Kidde fire extinguishers at home, the office, on your boat, or elsewhere, check them as soon as possible. The extinguishers can fail to operate in case of emergency, or break with enough force to injure. There have been 400 reported injuries and one fatality. News story...
  4. R

    Fire Extinguisher in cabin...where do you put yours?

    I've completed two boating safety classes and the two main items they stress are, no surprise, pfd's and fire extingusihers. After the instructor showed some slides of some boat fires, it made me really take notice about where to locate mine. I have the automatic one in the engine room of course...
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