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mutski
Joined: 16 Apr 2022 Posts: 74 City/Region: Homer
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Us
Photos: Just Us
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:37 pm Post subject: Good place for fire extinguisher? |
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Where is an accessible, out-of-the-way place to mount the fire extinguisher in a 22 Cruiser? I'm thinking left of the knees by the passenger seat. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is, the required one, a BC 3 pound, mounted under the sink, on the forward bulkhead, right inside the door. I have had 15, Vessel Safety Inspections, and only once was it mentioned that it was not in a convenient location.
I also carry a 5 pound CO2 extinguisher, just inside the companionway to the V-birth. That would be my first, go to device in case of fire. It is bigger and heavier so it is near the floor.
The CO2 is a much better FE device in that it does not do more damage that what the fire dies, and it does not require extensive cleanup of the somewhat caustic dry white powder.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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mutski
Joined: 16 Apr 2022 Posts: 74 City/Region: Homer
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Us
Photos: Just Us
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Good point about CO2. I have heard of larger boats having to replace all their electronics due to corrosive extinguisher powder. |
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cbbernard
Joined: 26 Aug 2021 Posts: 53 City/Region: Wakefield
State or Province: RI
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SEA STORY
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is next to the pilothouse door, starboard side, eye-level, which is why I'm always looking at it as I bang my head into the low door frame. |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3362 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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A number of people (like me) mount them inside above the cabin main door.
It's out of the way, but also highly visible and unlikely to be stuck behind something. |
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NORO LIM
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 875 City/Region: Olympia
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: NORO LIM (sold 12/12/14)
Photos: NORO LIM
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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Here's what I did:
Had to laugh at cbbernard's comment about banging his head on the door frame. I put foam padding on mine after I acquired several non-age-related creases in my forehead. _________________ Bill, Formerly on NORO LIM
2001 CD 16, 2001-2006
2006 CC 23, 2006-2014 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20779 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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On the 25, there was a halon type right by the galley (outboard of the helm seat). A powder type under the galley, A powder type over the Port side window aft. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Robert H. Wilkinson
Joined: 26 Jan 2011 Posts: 1231 City/Region: Port Ryerse
State or Province: ON
Vessel Name: Romakeme IV
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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When stored upright the vibration and pounding on a boat can pack the powder in the bottom. It is advised to inspect and shake your extinguisher on a regular basis. _________________ Talk to me and I will listen-- but if its not about boats or fishing all I will hear is bla,bla,bla,yada,yada,zzzzzzzz |
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DayBreak
Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Posts: 838 City/Region: Monmouth, Or.
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: DayBreak
Photos: DayBreak
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:29 am Post subject: |
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Ours is mounted laterally immediately to the right of the Outboard Remote Control Box. For me, first place to go for if needed. _________________ Gary F
DayBreak, 23 Venture, 2018 - present |
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