Fire Extinguisher Location

C-WEED · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2005 10:21 am Post subject:

If the link doesn't work check Best ideas under $20 for fire extinguisher mount. Thread is under geneal technical discussion link here.

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B~C · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2005 1:43 pm Post subject:

I stuck an additional grab handle on the starboard side of the cabin (just around the corner from the factory one) and mounted a fire ext. to a chunk of oak and used the grab handle bolts to secure the whole mess to the wall. I also have another Ext. kicking around the little compartment under the helm....It just seems to make sense to have an Ext mounted close to the stove & back door

Sea Angel · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:23 pm Post subject: Fire Extinguisher mounting..

Jim & Laurie; et all
Great suggestion on the fire 'bottles'. The quantity noted is a good minimum for this size CD IMO.

C-WEED · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:04 am Post subject:

Sea Art,

Not sure how small they make them but I have a 2 liter foam extinguisher in the kitchen. Not much bigger to store than the factory CD model and I am sure extra capacity would be welcome if you really needed it. Foam is easier to clean up, doesen't blow all over, and doesn't glog the valve like the powder.

drjohn71a · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:31 pm Post subject:

Hey there, 'do not have my C-Dory yet, but have had some experiences fo fire on board.... Many years ago, during the smoking years, I opened the door to the head in my sail boat in the Gulf of Mexico to discover smoke and flames.... I had to crawl/dive thru all that to get to the fire extinguisher near the engine compartment. As such, I like the idea of two or three fire extinguishers, each near a compartment or potential fire starting area. One by the stove, one by the head and one by the engine/fuel will be my locations. When your boat is on fire out of sight of land or friend, you need all the convenience and backup possible.

Thanx for the interesting topic, John

Sea Angel · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject: Fire Extinguisher

Hi Chris;
The use of a foam extinguisher is a possibliity. My main concern is that foam is a wet unit that is designed for certain chemical fires. It is a 'wet' extinguisher and therefore I would post a word of caution if you have a Wallas Stove, or anything that has electrical power to it when you could, or do have, a fire. The foam, which usually has a water base in it, is conductive.

Just a thought, but I am not aware of any other properties for this type of extinguisher. It would be great for a gas grill on the aft deck rail area, though it may be a little small, IMO.

As to number of 'bottles', I will be adding at least a 3rd unit to the CD25 for the cockpit area and a 4th inside the 'V' berth area. I am too large to get out of the forward hatch.

73s