Sure, you have a fire extinguisher on your boat. But you still need a fire blanket. Here are a few reasons why.
Summary
Fire blankets are crucial to have aboard–especially near your galley. A fire blanket smothers small fires without making a mess. I’m not saying you should have a fire blanket instead of extinguishers. But it’s one more tool that might save your boat.
Fire blankets work best for small, contained fires. If flames come out the side of the blanket, turn to the extinguisher.
How does it work? Hold the straps on the blanket. Make sure the blanket covers the back of your hands. Then place it over the flames to smother it. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes to be sure the fire is out and won’t flare up again.
Make sure you store your fire blanket near the galley. And need to be able to reach it without leaning over flames.
During a fire aboard Barefoot Gal, we relied on both the extinguishers and our fire blanket. You don’t want to be caught short when disaster strikes on your boat.
For more details on using a fire blanket on your boat, including a short video and photos, check out Why Have a Fire Blanket on Your Boat. And listen to the complete podcast.
Links:
Fire Blanket (Amazon)
Prefer to Read? Check out Why Have a Fire Blanket.
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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