Fire extinguisher on a 16 cruiser

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Looking for advice on where to mount a fire extinguisher in a 16 cruiser. Hoping somebody has some info on where they've hung theirs. Thanks in advance.
 
One with in arms length of the helm as Pa. law states. The other near where you cook if you cook on board. Just my opinion here.
D.D.
 
Hi Brian, can't suggest a location but Dave is right - they are required to be mounted within easy reach of the helm. I just read somewhere recently that manufacturers are now required to mount them horizontally as well. I believe this has to do with the fact that the powder gets compacted from the pounding it is subjected to on a boat. With a vertical installation - it is more of a problem. At any rate your extinguisher should be removed and turned/shaken periodically. When you tip it end for end you should feel/hear the powder falling from end to end.

Regards, Rob
 
Not sure if it is legal, but my extinguisher is a good and secure fit into the wire/cable conduit under the port side table. An easy reach, especially w/o the table in place, it is maybe 15 degrees above the horizontal. The handle keeps it in place and helps with extraction. I have no wires through that side, but there might be some room still available if I need to add some.
Rod
 
USCG only recommends that fire extinguishers be mounted. it is not a requirement. Although it is strongly recommended that they be mounted. There is no requirement that it/they be mounted within any distance from the helm. The requirement states that the fire extinauisher be readily available.

There are two words used in the regs. READILY available and IMMEDIATELY available. Fire Extinguishers and life jackets must be readily available. Your Type 4 throwable must be immediately available. It can not be located in a compartment, or buried under items.
 
Will-C":13gfkd05 said:
One with in arms length of the helm as Pa. law states.
D.D.
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I agree with what David (Anna Leigh) states as to the Coast Guard requirements, although in reading what D.D. states (see above quote), it appears that Pennsylvania has a more restrictive law on their books as to the actual placement of at least one fire extinguisher.

A local example of the varying regulations can be illustrated by the following information...Washington State Law states, that a "person under 12 years of age may not operate a power driven vessel with an engine that is 15 HP or more".....HOWEVER....The Lake Stevens Boating Regulations state that "skippers must be 14 or older if the boat has a 10 HP or greater motor". Therefore, a 12 year old may be in compliance with Federal Law on Lake Stevens, but could be cited for illegally operating a vessel on Lake Stevens because they are not in compliance with the laws of Lake Stevens.

The above being said, it is incumbent upon the operator to be in full compliance with all of the Federal, State, and Local regulations of the body of water in which they are operating in.
 
I have a 16 cruiser and mine is mounted in the corner of the cabin right by the side of my head, very easy to get to and not in my way at all
 
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