Fire extinguishers in am skis

[JETSKIHORDER18]

Idk where your riding, whether its near shore or a dock. But the cops on a bay where I ride always gave us crap. And for the above reasons, we never had fire extinguishers in our engine bays. So I would line up 4 or 5 on the end of our dock and they were happy enough with that.

 

[schicks]

check this out
http://www.bluefenceindia.com/firekiller.php

I think this might work pretty good for jetskiers. About 1.2 inch dia x 10" long and weighs 0.5 lb and non pressurized. I sent them an email to find out cost.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

check this out
http://www.bluefenceindia.com/firekiller.php

I think this might work pretty good for jetskiers. About 1.2 inch dia x 10" long and weighs 0.5 lb and non pressurized. I sent them an email to find out cost.

interesting, but does it meet the USCG requirements?

 

[schicks]

interesting, but does it meet the USCG requirements?

i will ask, they do have a marine version; but it weighed a full pound and was 2 inches longer....
what makes a fire extinguisher USCG approved?...is there such a thing? I would think this would be a better marine option all the way around. I could see a cop saying...i don't know what that shet is, heres your ticket punk

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Fire Extinguishers
All vessels, including PWCs, are required to have a Type B fire extinguisher(s) on board if one or more of the following conditions exist:

• Closed compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored
• Closed storage compartments in which flammable or combustible materials may be stored
• Double-bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not completely filled with flotation material
• Closed living spaces
• Permanently installed fuel tanks

Approved types of fire extinguishers are identified by the following marking on the label—"Marine Type USCG Approved"—followed by the size and type symbols and the approval number.

Extinguishers should be placed in an accessible area—not near the engine or in a compartment, but where they can be reached immediately. Be sure you know how to operate them, and inspect all extinguishers regularly to make sure they are in working condition fully charged.

Fire Extinguishers
All vessels, including PWCs, are required to have a Type B fire extinguisher(s) on board if one or more of the following conditions exist:

• Closed compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored
• Closed storage compartments in which flammable or combustible materials may be stored
• Double-bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not completely filled with flotation material
• Closed living spaces
• Permanently installed fuel tanks

Approved types of fire extinguishers are identified by the following marking on the label—"Marine Type USCG Approved"—followed by the size and type symbols and the approval number.

Extinguishers should be placed in an accessible area—not near the engine or in a compartment, but where they can be reached immediately. Be sure you know how to operate them, and inspect all extinguishers regularly to make sure they are in working condition fully charged.

Fire Extinguisher Requirements
ClassificationFoamCarbon DioxideDry Chemical
type & sizeminimum gallonsminimum poundsminimum pounds
B-I1¼42
B-II2½1510

Length of VesselWithout Fixed SystemWith Fixed System*
Less than 26'one B-INone
26' to less than 40'two B-I or one B-IIone B-I
40' to less than 65'three B-I or one B-II and one B-Itwo B-I or one B-II
* refers to a permanently installed fire extinguisher system

 

[schicks]

so do we even need a fire extinguisher?

• Closed compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored NO SEATS HERE
• Closed storage compartments in which flammable or combustible materials may be stored no closed STORAGE compartments with flammable liquids on my ski...little bit of a stretch But it is also vented so not techincally close either and can be opened
• Double-bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not completely filled with flotation material tray is completely filled with floation foam
• Closed living spaces good to go here
• Permanently installed fuel tanks i take my tank out for fun on the weekends

im a rebel

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

so do we even need a fire extinguisher?

• Closed compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored NO SEATS HERE
• Closed storage compartments in which flammable or combustible materials may be stored no closed STORAGE compartments with flammable liquids on my ski...little bit of a stretch But it is also vented so not techincally close either and can be opened
• Double-bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not completely filled with flotation material tray is completely filled with floation foam
• Closed living spaces good to go here
• Permanently installed fuel tanks i take my tank out for fun on the weekends

im a rebel

good points but I would assume they would call our fuel tanks permanently mounted. even with strapped in kart tanks, i could see them arguing it and unless you can pull it out in front of them, i think you will lose the battle.

 

[schicks]

you are right, they probably wrote that with fishing boats in mind that have hand held/removable tanks. but i am going to remember the exact guidelines and be well informed to argue. Permanently mounted - to me means it never comes out, unless you cut it out. Smoking/high fisherman, or floating jetskier...who should have the fire extinguisher....

 

[bird]

I've yet to encounter Dane County's finest. Do you actually need a whistle? I finally got one with my AWA membership, but I never knew you actually needed one. I've been stopped on other bodies of water and they never checked for a "signalling device"

Anyone have ideas for mounting fire extinguishers in aftermarket skis? The cops on my lake are tools and I don't want to push my luck.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

for MI a PWC doesnt need one, Federal waters you do.
If on State Waters
Vessel 16 feet up to 26 feet longand under engine powerWhistle or horn capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more and audible for at least one-half mile is required.
Vessel 26 feet long or longerand under engine powerWhistle capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more and audible for at least one mile is required.
If on Federally Controlled Waters
Vessel less than 65.6 feet long (includes PWCs)Whistle or horn audible for at least one-half mile is required.
Vessel 65.6 feet long or longerWhistle or horn audible for at least one mile is required.

 

[swapmeet]

I've been vaguely concerned with this, but on my Chan there isn't a lot of room for a fire extinguisher. I've had my Chan for a year and still haven't registered it LOL... so the extinguisher is small potatoes compared to what i'm probably gonna deal with .

 

[sportfish258]

yea i need to find a super MINI extinguisher to fit into my ski

when the cops are out on my lake/river i just shove an extinguisher in my life vest between the vest n my chest(not ideal)

I put one in a fanny pack. I think we should get some decals made and label any fire extinguisher Coast Guard approved. just play stupid and say you bought it off ebay thought it was really neat if it comes into question. if they want to be sticklers one in your engine compartment won't satisfy the regulations.

 

[IS0LD0UT]

I have mine stuffed into my front foothold on my chan. I am going to hold it in there with some straps and clasps. I am using a smaller kitchen sized one. Its a bit shorter than a coast guard approved version. Same diameter.
On my sj I have one of the toby? front holds that open up to put one in.

 

[Big Kahuna]

I just strap mine to my gas tank straps.

 

[gto0209]

I've yet to encounter Dane County's finest. Do you actually need a whistle? I finally got one with my AWA membership, but I never knew you actually needed one. I've been stopped on other bodies of water and they never checked for a "signalling device"

Never been asked for a whistle, but have been stopped by dane county's finest on plenty of occasions for "safety checks" even off the water.

 

[schicks]

so the firekiller product may not be a solution. Here is the quote they sent me...2500!!! I need to find out what currency that quote is and USCG approved, stay tuned

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

if they want to be sticklers one in your engine compartment won't satisfy the regulations.

I agree, I have been lucky and have only been checked at the launch, but if they ever pull me over on the lake, they will have to follow me in, cause I WILL NOT pop my hood off while floating.

 

[Mdavies_02]

so the firekiller product may not be a solution. Here is the quote they sent me...2500!!! I need to find out what currency that quote is and USCG approved, stay tuned

2500 RS (Sir Lanka Rupee) works out to around $42 USD.


But it seems like they are located in India. My research ends here. Good luck

 

[bird]

back in 2006 I got stopped on the water with my 550. I asked the Deputy like three times to go to shore, he wouldn't go. He proceeded to read the book and find something he could write me up on. After floating for god knows how long. I of course couldn't get my 550 to start, so I just started swimming in. He offered to tow me, but I just said "thanks I've had enough of your help for one day, Happy Independence Day!" then he asked like three more times, I literally had to look him in the eyes and tell him to go away. I swam in like a champ. Still miss my 550.

5 months later the ticket was thrown out by the judge. Ride on!

I agree, I have been lucky and have only been checked at the launch, but if they ever pull me over on the lake, they will have to follow me in, cause I WILL NOT pop my hood off while floating.

 

[Freakrider]

back in 2006 I got stopped on the water with my 550. I asked the Deputy like three times to go to shore, he wouldn't go. He proceeded to read the book and find something he could write me up on. After floating for god knows how long. I of course couldn't get my 550 to start, so I just started swimming in. He offered to tow me, but I just said "thanks I've had enough of your help for one day, Happy Independence Day!" then he asked like three more times, I literally had to look him in the eyes and tell him to go away. I swam in like a champ. Still miss my 550.

5 months later the ticket was thrown out by the judge. Ride on!

What infraction did he write u up for and how did u get it dismissed ?