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2470 CENTER CONSOLE

Fire Extinguishers

At least one fire extinguisher is required on all Pursuit boats. Boats 26' and larger may require

two or three fire extinguishers. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers are hand-portable, either

B-I or B-II classification and have a specific marine type mounting bracket. It is recommended

the extinguishers be mounted in a readily accessible position.

Fire extinguishers require regular inspections to insure that:

• Seals & tamper indicators are not broken or missing.

• Pressure gauges or indicators read in the operable range.

• There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles.

Contact the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-368-5647, for information on the

type and size fire extinguisher required for your boat.

Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer for instructions on

the proper maintenance and use of your fire extinguisher.

INFORMATION FOR HALON OR AGENT FE-241 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IS PRO-

VIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE IN-

FORMATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN

THEORY AND OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.

Bilge and Fuel Fires

Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous because of the presence of gasoline in the

various components of the fuel system and the possibility for explosion. You must make the

decision to fight the fire or abandon the boat. If the fire can not be extinguished quickly or it is

too intense to fight, abandoning the boat may be your only option. If you find yourself in this

situation, make sure all passengers have a life preserver on and go over the side and swim well

upwind of the boat. This will keep you and your passengers well clear of any burning fuel that

could be released and spread on the water as the boat burns or in the event of an explosion. When

clear of the danger, check about and account for all those who were aboard with you. Give

whatever assistance you can to anyone in need or in the water without a buoyant device. Keep

everyone together in a group for morale and to aid rescue operations.

GASOLINE CAN EXPLODE. IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR

BILGE FIRE, YOU MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT THE FIRE

OR ABANDON THE BOAT. YOU MUST CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY

OF YOUR PASSENGERS, THE INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND THE POSSIBILITY

OF AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR DECISION.

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