"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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It may just work....but I'd be looking real hard for another way out.
Even to the point or partially sinking the boat to get water above the
sole to toss on the fire, remembering that you are alone, stupid
enough to only have one fire extinguisher, no fire blanket, no bucket,
no dinghy or raft, and have left a fuel fire un attended.


I like the idea of partially sinking the boat. The "stupid" elements were
part
of the question, which obviously dazzled poor Donal.

Bob, unlike you, I have actually experienced a fire on board.

You are giving out very dangerous advice.

Your comment about using a handheld VHF summed it all up perfectly. You
have no idea at all about how a fire will behave on a boat -- just as you
have no idea about the usefulness of a handheld.



Regards


Donal
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