Red Cloud® wrote:
On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:46:10 -0400, Jeff wrote:


Red Cloud® wrote:

On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:08:21 -0400, Jeff wrote:



Bart Senior wrote:


Corrrect 1 point

"Red Cloud©" wrote



In the USA, does a sailboat, 30.5 feet in length, without mechanical
propulsion require fire extinguishers?

Yes. Either 1 B-II or two B-I type fire extinguishers that are CG
approved.




Incorrect. It is not required if it is open.


Please see 46CFR25.30

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2...fr25.30-20.htm

rusty redcloud

So, where does it say the open sailboats must have extinguishers?


It says the only exception to the rule is motorboats under 26 feet with no
eclosed spaces. A 30.5 foot sailboat is not an open motorboat under 26 feet. ALL
boats over 26 feet require at least one B-II extinguisher or two B-I regardless
of whether or not they are open.

rusty redcloud

Bzzzt. Wrong answer. It says that under the rule that starts out:
"(a) Motorboats."

There are other sections that cover Motor Vessels [powerboats over 65
feet], Uninspected Passenger vessels over 100 tons [a recent change to
the rule], and barges over 65 feet carrying passengers and towed by a
power boat. There is no requirement for sailboats.