For most galley stove-top use, a small Inf-Way blanket is easy to deploy and effective. But a large blanket from a company like Sellstrom will be necessary to wrap an entire person if they have somehow mishandled the dinghy fuel.
The Sellstrom fire blanket comes in larger sizes. Most stove-top fires aboard can be managed by the smaller, handier Inf-way fire blanket which comes in an easy-to-deploy pouch.
Fire extinguishers are a U.S. Coast Guard requirement, and every boating instruction manual starts by telling you how many you need, where to mount them, and how to use them. Unfortunately, the manuals never go beyond that simplistic guidance, even though most fire-prevention authorities agree they are often not the best first response.
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Just took the Safety at Sea CCA class, (recommended for all cruisers) fire blankets were a highly recommended product for all the reasons mentioned. Additionally, the fire professional highly recommend a DSPA device. Not inexpensive, but the stories the professionals shared makes this a worth while cursing investment. I don’t see any PS articles on this in the search, perhaps worth the investigation.
Hunter Marine unveiled its latest large cruising monohull, the Hunter 45DS, in late 2007. The boat is essentially an upgrade of the 44DS, with twin wheels, a new transom, new styling, and a roomier, reconfigured interior. Hunter has sold 152 hulls since the boats debut, making it a fairly successful endeavor. To increase the Hunter 45DSs interior volume, designer Glenn Henderson opted for relatively high freeboard and additional length. Henderson also matched a nearly elliptical rudder with a smaller keel. The 54-horsepower Yanmar auxiliary engine moved the Hunter through calm water at 8 knots at 3,000 rpm. Testers sailed the 45-footer in flat water and 13.5 knots of wind, making 5.8 knots and were able to tack through 110 degrees. The current base price of the Hunter is $268,990.
Just took the Safety at Sea CCA class, (recommended for all cruisers) fire blankets were a highly recommended product for all the reasons mentioned. Additionally, the fire professional highly recommend a DSPA device. Not inexpensive, but the stories the professionals shared makes this a worth while cursing investment. I don’t see any PS articles on this in the search, perhaps worth the investigation.