Please choose a state Next in line after PFDs, fire
extinguishers are a very important safety item. Although not all
motorboats are required to carry a fire extinguisher, it is
highly recommended that you do. There are numerous types and
sizes of extinguishers but each one has to be U. S. Coast Guard
approved. Fire Extinguishers are classified by letters and
numbers according to the class and size fire they can put out.
The letter, (A, B, C, or D) indicates the class of fire. The
number is a measure of the capacity of the extinguisher - the
larger the number, the greater the capacity of extinguishing
material to put out a fire. Some boat fires involve burning wood
and paper (Class A), but these fires can be put out with water.
Do not use water on gasoline, oil, or electrical fires. Water
causes gasoline and oil fires to spread and electrical current
is conducted through the water. Make sure to inspect your fire
extinguishers monthly to make sure they are properly stored,
charged and undamaged. - Portable exti