Fire Prevention and Suppression - resources for cruising sailors

The Bare Essentials

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Thorough Overview By John Rousmaniere

Looking at boat injury statistics helps us choose essential safety equipment. Rousmaniere talks about how to get the stuff that really works. 4 pages with photos.

[Practical Sailor, 1 October 2004]
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The Right Insurer and the Best Policy

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Thorough Overview By Michael J Smith

Here′s what a typical yacht insurance policy looks like. Includes a checklist of things to consider when choosing a policy, a list of standard and optional exclusions, and a sidebar on how to make a claim.

[SailNet, 4 June 1999]
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Fire Extinguishers: Get More than the Minimum

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Comparative Tests

The human aspects of handhelds from Kidde and First Alert Marine are tested on a fire: good instructions, secure mounting, and ease of operation. 4 pages with table of features.

[Practical Sailor, 1 April 2003]
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Marine Technologies smoke detector

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Manufacturer Marine Technologies smoke detector

Wireless, marine smoke alarm, with low-battery signal and alarm mute to temporarily silence alarm during ventilation.

[MTI Industries, Inc., Volo, IL, USA]
- The Marine Technologies smoke alarm

Visual V-MAC Reliant monitoring system

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Manufacturer Visual V-MAC Reliant monitoring system

All purpose monitoring alarm for engine, electrical, batteries, fire, flood & bilge, gas & toxic fumes, GPS, weather, sounder, plumbing, intrusion, and more.

[DataStar Marine Products Inc., North Vancouver, BC, Canada]
- The V-MAC control system
- Worldwide dealers

Aqualarm remote fire detector

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Manufacturer Aqualarm remote fire detector

Easily installed two-wire alarm. Can be set for 130 or 190 degrees.

[Aqualarm, Chula Vista, CA, USA]
- See the fire detectors

Sea-Fire extinguishers and systems

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Manufacturer Sea-Fire extinguishers and systems

Portable fire extinguishers and heat-actuated engine room suppression systems using Halon or other extinguishing agents depending on domestic or international regulations. Also alarms and accessories.

[Metalcraft, Inc., Baltimore, MD, USA]
- The Sea-Fire extinguisher selection
- Fire extinguisher FAQ

SafeTalert fume, fire and flood detector

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Manufacturer SafeTalert fume, fire and flood detector

Detects gas fumes, hydrogen from batteries, propane, alcohol, acetone, methane and other explosive vapors. Up to two remote sensors.

[MTI Industries, Inc., Volo, IL, USA]
- The SafeTalert fume detector

Fireboy extinguishers

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Manufacturer

Makers of auto- or manual-discharge fire extinguishing systems for engine compartments, as well as portable extinguishers.

[Fireboy - Xintex, Grand Rapids, MI, USA]
- The Fireboy extinguishers
- Fireboy's website
- Technical manuals

Sea-Fire extinguisher systems

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Manufacturer Sea-Fire extinguisher systems

Mounted fire suppression systems for engine rooms with automatic discharge. Also manual fire extinguishers. A variety of extinguishing agents available.

[Sea-Fire Marine, Baltimore, MD, USA]
- The Sea-Fire suppression extinguishers

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