How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Q. What type of fire extinguisher is required on a pleasure craft?
Pleasure craft may be required by the Small Vessel Regulations to carry a 5B:C or a 10B:C fire extinguisher, depending upon the type and length of the boat, and the equipment on board. PWCs must have one 5B:C fire extinguisher on board unless everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket or PFD.
Table of Contents
- Q. What type of fire extinguisher is required on a pleasure craft?
- Q. What is a Type B-II fire extinguisher?
- Q. What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard small motorized vessels?
- Q. What conditions is a type B1 fire extinguisher required onboard a motorized vessel?
- Q. Are anchors required on boats?
- Q. What is required on a 9 m vessel?
- Q. What is the best place to install a radar reflector?
- Q. What does it mean when you see only a red and a green light on another boat?
- Q. Do you need a radar reflector?
- Q. What is the meaning of this flag boating?
Q. What is a Type B-II fire extinguisher?
B-II Extinguishers are USCG approved and meet the need for a Type B, Size 2 USCG approved Fire Extinguisher. Amerex B-II Fire Extinguishers must be: Dry Chemical, ABC, or Purple K: 10 lbs or larger. Carbon Dioxide (Co2): 15 lbs or larger.
- Know the Rating. Fires are classed as A (combustible materials), B (combustible liquids) and C (electrical).
- Aim Low. Hold the fire extinguisher upright and point the nozzle at the base of the fire, not at the top of the flames.
- Watch for Reflash.
- Gas Versus Dry.
Q. What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard small motorized vessels?
Type B USCG
Q. What conditions is a type B1 fire extinguisher required onboard a motorized vessel?
If your boat is less than 26 feet, you need one B1 fire extinguisher on board. If your boat is between 26 and 40 feet, you need either two B1 or a single B2 fire extinguisher. And finally, if your boat is between 40 and 65 feet, you need either three B1 extinguishers or two B2 extinguishers.
Q. Are anchors required on boats?
The short answer is – you are not required by law to have an anchor on your boat. A few states require that you have some way to secure your boat, but they don’t specify that it must be an anchor.
Q. What is required on a 9 m vessel?
If operating a boat 9m in length or longer you are required to carry an anchor. The Small Vessel Regulations also require that an anchor be fitted with at least 15, 30 or 50m of cable, rope or chain in any combination (the length depends on your boat).
Q. What is the best place to install a radar reflector?
A radar reflector should be located above all superstructures. Height is very important, so also keep this in mind that the higher you can position the radar reflector the better it is. Reflectors should be placed higher than all superstructures and at least 4 m (13’1”) above the water if practical.
Q. What does it mean when you see only a red and a green light on another boat?
Powerboat A: When only a red light is visible, you are approaching the port side of a sailboat. Powerboat A: When only a green light is visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a sailboat. Give way to your port side.
Q. Do you need a radar reflector?
Radar reflectors are required for boats that are: Less than 20 metres (65.6 feet) in length or… Built mainly of materials that are not metallic.
Q. What is the meaning of this flag boating?
For example, if you see the A (Alpha) flag, this means “diver down, keep clear.” If you see the W (Whiskey) flag, the boat has a medical emergency and needs help. The combination of the D (Delta) and V (Victor) flags, meanwhile, means “I’m maneuvering with difficulty and require assistance.”
