The clue, of course, was it was raining when the fire started. That means
hatches were probably dogged. Sealing up the companionway may limit oxygen
levels enough to snuff the fire. The Tartan 37 cabin volume is quite moderate.
Binary Bill's answer is essentially correct. Of course, there is no guarantee
that this will work. The fire may continue long enough to sink the boat by
melting seacock hoses open underway.

RB

More to the point, don't leave liquid fuel open flame fires
untended. Singlehanded? COuld've either
+hove to to boil the billy; not going to run into anyone or
anything nore get distracted, and can be on hand for immediate
fire suppression; or
+set the boat self-steering
Either way, if singlehanded and needing to fire the stove up,
probably need a rest or change anyway.

I do one or t'other, depending on how beset I am by nets, other
boats, lee shores etc. AND fill a coupla thermoses at a time for
a quick drink later

Bobsprit wrote:

The clue, of course, was it was raining when the fire started. That means
hatches were probably dogged. Sealing up the companionway may limit oxygen
levels enough to snuff the fire. The Tartan 37 cabin volume is quite moderate.
Binary Bill's answer is essentially correct. Of course, there is no guarantee
that this will work. The fire may continue long enough to sink the boat by
melting seacock hoses open underway.

RB

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dangerous advice in an authoritative manner. Hopefully, anyone reading this
has read my other posts and realizes what a dolt I am when it comes to sailing.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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The clue, of course, was it was raining when the fire started.

Good grief!!


That means
hatches were probably dogged.

Hatches are always sealed when a sailing boat is underway.


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

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


The Tartan 37 cabin volume is quite moderate.
Binary Bill's answer is essentially correct.

Rubbish!

Of course, there is no guarantee
that this will work.

So, why do you suggest that BB gave the correct answer?

The fire may continue long enough to sink the boat by
melting seacock hoses open underway.


Really?

Your ignorance on this subject is quite impressive..... Well done!



Regards


Donal
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"Donal" wrote in message
...
....

That means
hatches were probably dogged.

Hatches are always sealed when a sailing boat is underway.


Wow, your crew must suffer on a hot day. There are lots of boats, and lots of
situations where its desirable and permissible to make way with a hatch open. I
would say that 90% of the time we have a saloon hatch open underway, weather
permitting. Three of our hatches (2 in the galley, one in the head) have been
cracked open for all but a few hours in the last 5 years.

IIRC, the Tartan 37 has a hatch just forward of the companionway that could be
left open in moderate conditions.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...

The clue, of course, was it was raining when the fire started, so open
all the windows and let the rain put it out.

RB

That means
hatches were probably dogged.

Hatches are always sealed when a sailing boat is underway.



Oh boy...um......BWAHAHAHAHAHA!


RB

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

Really?

Your ignorance on this subject is quite impressive..... Well done!


In other words...Donal had no answer and nothing to contribute beyond another
troll. And he wasn't ashamed to be obvious about it.


RB

There are lots of boats, and lots of
situations where its desirable and permissible to make way with a hatch open.



No, no, no!!! Poor Donal would NEVER open a hatch on a clear hot day!

Bwahahahahahaha!

RB