Arctic Traveller
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2007
- Messages
- 607
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Arctic Traveller
- Vessel Make
- Defever 49 RPH
A huge tragedy was averted Thursday night when on of our boats caught fire at 1:00AM. Two people barely escaped with their lives. It's quite likely the fact that one was a light sleeper is the only reason they are alive today. Were all very shaken by this, that they got away is a true miracle. Watching your boat burn is a visual I never want to see again. At this time, we don't know what started the fire, there are a couple theories, but I can't go into them.
A fire aboard a boat might just be the scariest thing that could happen to you. I would encourage everyone to take a fresh look at their boat the next time they are aboard, and think about the possibility for a fire. What possible sources of fuel could you remove? Do you store paint, rags, solvent, fuel cans, or other flammable materials in the engine room? Is your wiring in good shape? When was the last time you had your fire extinguishers serviced? Do you have smoke / carbon monoxide alarms with fresh batteries in every habitable space? How would you get out if a fire happened? Do you have more than one exit route and is it blocked? Do you use extension cords instead of proper fixed wiring? The list goes on and on, but the idea is to remove the fuel and possible ignition sources.
Don't let this happen to you, boats are just and can be replaced, but loved ones can never be replaced. Please think about this...........Arctic Traveller
Seattle luxury yacht destroyed in fire | NWCN.com Washington - Oregon - Idaho
A fire aboard a boat might just be the scariest thing that could happen to you. I would encourage everyone to take a fresh look at their boat the next time they are aboard, and think about the possibility for a fire. What possible sources of fuel could you remove? Do you store paint, rags, solvent, fuel cans, or other flammable materials in the engine room? Is your wiring in good shape? When was the last time you had your fire extinguishers serviced? Do you have smoke / carbon monoxide alarms with fresh batteries in every habitable space? How would you get out if a fire happened? Do you have more than one exit route and is it blocked? Do you use extension cords instead of proper fixed wiring? The list goes on and on, but the idea is to remove the fuel and possible ignition sources.
Don't let this happen to you, boats are just and can be replaced, but loved ones can never be replaced. Please think about this...........Arctic Traveller
Seattle luxury yacht destroyed in fire | NWCN.com Washington - Oregon - Idaho
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