Sealing up the companionway may limit oxygen
levels enough to snuff the fire.

That is the most stupid thing that I have ever read.

You might want to read up a bit. Closing a door to snuff a fire on a small boat
can work. I've read about it several times. Even in a home, fire safety PSA's
say to "close the door" if you can't fight the fire effectivley.
So...you're wrong again, Donal.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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Sealing up the companionway may limit oxygen
levels enough to snuff the fire.

That is the most stupid thing that I have ever read.

You might want to read up a bit. Closing a door to snuff a fire on a small
boat
can work.

Most of the ng boats are about 30 feet long. If you are unlucky enough to
have a fire, then you only have a few seconds to decide if you can
extinguish it, - or if you need to evacuate the boat. Unless you have a
boat like a Dehler (with its lifting washboards) you would be better off
concentrating your efforts on launching the liferaft.


I've read about it several times. Even in a home, fire safety PSA's
say to "close the door" if you can't fight the fire effectivley.

Idiot! Closing the door in your home doesn't take any time!



So...you're wrong again, Donal.

No.



Regards


Donal
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I've read about it several times. Even in a home, fire safety PSA's
say to "close the door" if you can't fight the fire effectivley.

Idiot! Closing the door in your home doesn't take any time!


Ummmm...Donal, I have a single hatchboard. I can slide it in place in less than
2.5 seconds. Does your Beneteau have a jigsaw puzzle for a hatch or are you
suffering from OCD?

Good Gravy! Bwahahahahahaha!!!

RB

most boats in the 30'~36' range have 3 hatchboards. I store mine below, as
do most that I've seen. Your made up scenario is stupid.

SV

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
I've read about it several times. Even in a home, fire safety PSA's
say to "close the door" if you can't fight the fire effectivley.

Idiot! Closing the door in your home doesn't take any time!


Ummmm...Donal, I have a single hatchboard. I can slide it in place in less
than
2.5 seconds. Does your Beneteau have a jigsaw puzzle for a hatch or are
you
suffering from OCD?

Good Gravy! Bwahahahahahaha!!!

RB

most boats in the 30'~36' range have 3 hatchboards. I store mine below, as
do most that I've seen. Your made up scenario is stupid.

Pearson 30: 1 hatchboard
C&C 29, 32, 33: 1 hatchboard
Hunter 40: Two hatchboards
My buddies P39 also had one.
Oday 35...One again!
Many boats I see no have two or even one. Makes things easier.
Poor Scotty Potty! Can't get anything right.

RB

huh?


"Bobsprit" wrote

Many boats I see no have two or even one.


I can't get anything right.

RB

huh?


Scotty Potty's typical response!


RB

Nutsy,

A three piece hatchboard is the better of companion way closure. It
allows better storage (easier) You can add a single board to increase
the height of the bridge deck. You can add the top & bottom boards and
duce tape plastic screening over the middle for ventilation. The single
Fibre glass Hatch board is the cheapest but far from being the best.

Ole Thom

I was mistaken, I have 4 boards. MacGregors have one big FG board. Nuff
said?

Scotty


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Nutsy,

A three piece hatchboard is the better of companion way closure. It
allows better storage (easier) You can add a single board to increase
the height of the bridge deck. You can add the top & bottom boards and
duce tape plastic screening over the middle for ventilation. The single
Fibre glass Hatch board is the cheapest but far from being the best.

Ole Thom

bob stores his hatchboard on the dock, so it's always handy.

S


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
I've read about it several times. Even in a home, fire safety PSA's
say to "close the door" if you can't fight the fire effectivley.

Idiot! Closing the door in your home doesn't take any time!


Ummmm...Donal, I have a single hatchboard. I can slide it in place in less
than
2.5 seconds. Does your Beneteau have a jigsaw puzzle for a hatch or are
you
suffering from OCD?

Good Gravy! Bwahahahahahaha!!!

RB