Fire Extinguishers

All vessels are required to have a Type B fire extinguisher(s) on board if they have any closed compartments or permanently installed fuel tanks. This covers most boats but I suggest all boats carry at least one "Marine Type USCG Approved" type B on board. Always place the extinguisher in an accessible area so it can be reached immediately in an emergency. There are different requirements for different sizes of boats, so refer to your state boating laws for what you may need for your boat. Hopefully, most of you will never have to use the fire extinguisher. Therefore, it is vital that you include checking your fire extinguisher to make sure it is fully charged as part of your pre-departure check list. It might also be a good idea to buy a new one every two or three years and use the older one as a back-up.