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Fire Aboard
Fire Aboard!
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Fire has to rank high on every boater's nightmare list.
 
You have to watch for potential fire hazards, have the right gear, plan what to do and practice.
 
And when all that fails, be ready to leave the boat.

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Boat Fire Lessons – 3 Tips

Published on May 1, 2025; last updated on April 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lessons from a Boat Fire

Here are boat fire lessons everyone should heed–before you wake to find your boat in flames. Avoid tragedy; prep ahead.

What To Do If There Is a Fire Aboard Your Boat

Published on July 18, 2024; last updated on November 12, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat on fire

Have you ever thought of what you’d do if you had a fire on your boat? What’s the first thing you’d do?

🎧Tips for Using a Boat Fire Extinguisher

Published on May 25, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn how to use your boat’s fire extinguisher before you need it. Here are some tips.

🎧Fire Onboard! What You Need to Know

Published on January 14, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An engine fire could have been a fatal disaster. Here’s what we did right. And what you need to know. 

One Careless Moment

Published on April 22, 2019; last updated on May 8, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

One careless moment caused a boat fire. What happened, what we did wrong and what we did right. A chilling story of an almost-disaster.

Necessary Dinghy Safety Gear

Published on May 9, 2016; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

17 important pieces of dinghy safety gear to always have with you.

A list of 17 important pieces of dinghy safety gear to always have with you. Learn why you need each one of these aboard.

The Ditch Bag

Published on August 24, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stocking up the ditch bag for emergencies.

Detailed list of gear for a coastal cruising ditch bag, including reasons for every item and links to buy and/or learn more.

Have a Fire Drill on Your Boat

Published on September 21, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You practice other things on the boat -- docking, MOB, heavy weather tactics -- so why not have a fire drill (or two) and make sure everyone knows what to do? And when to just leave?

You practice other things on the boat — docking, MOB, heavy weather tactics — so why not have a fire drill (or two) and make sure everyone knows what to do? And when to just leave?

Don’t Burn the Dinghy!

Published on May 24, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your dinghy is your car when you're on the boat. You really don't want to see it go up in flames because of a careless mistake!

Your dinghy is your car when you’re on the boat. You really don’t want to see it go up in flames because of a careless mistake!

Why Have a Fire Blanket on Your Boat

Published on January 7, 2013; last updated on October 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

For many cooking fires, a fire blanket will do a better job of extinguishing it than a fire extinguisher, without the corrosive mess to clean up.

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