
Safety First
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Even when surrounded by water, fire is a significant concern.
In fact, because safe egress from the boat is limited if it becomes
necessary to abandon ship, this issue reinforces the need for easily
accessible PFDs.
When boating in the United States,
boats of less than 26 feet in length are
required to have at least one (1) B1-rated,
hand-held fire extinguisher on-board and
fully charged, unless there is an automatic
fire extinguishing system installed.
An
automatic system is available as an option on
Malibu boats.
Hand-held units are not included
in standard equipment so that the consumer
can choose from a wide range of fire extin
-
guishers, many of which exceed the minimum
requirements.
If the boat does not have
an automatic fire extinguishing system
installed, the boat owner MUST purchase
and install at least one (1) B1-rated fire
extinguisher.
Most countries have fire-extinguishing
and suppression requirements for recre
-
ational boats. It is the responsibility of the boat owner and/or
operator to determine the requirements for the body of water on
which the boating will occur. Being unaware of the law will likely
not be an accepted excuse by law enforcement, and will likely
not prevent the boater from receiving a citation or arrest.
The automatic fire extinguishing system is mounted inside the
engine compartment. In the event the system’s sensor recognizes
extreme heat in the compartment, the system will create a chemically
mixed dry suppression material. In most instances, there is sufficient
suppression material to suffocate the fire and its source. In the event
of a fire, boat operators should immediately turn OFF the boat’s
engine, which will also shut down the pressurized fuel system.
An automatic fire extinguishing system has an LED-lighted
indicator located adjacent to the throttle-shifter at the driver helm. As
part of the routine safety checks as the boat powers up, the operator
should verify that the extinguisher system indicator is active.
Whenever fire extinguishers
or suppression units have
been used in fighting an on-
board fire, a careful determination should be made wheth-
er it is safe to operate the boat. In most instances, it is
advisable to have the boat towed to shore rather than risk
additional fire or permanent damage to the drivetrain.
The boat should be thoroughly serviced by an authorized
Malibu dealer prior to operation again. Operation prior
to service could result in additional
damage to the boat, and may result in
serious injury or death.
Following discharge of fire suppression
material, the system will require recharging.
If an automatic system has discharged, it
is unlikely that the boat can be run. Malibu
recommends getting a tow to shore and having
the engine compartment thoroughly cleaned
and the fire suppression system recharged
prior to running the boat’s engine again. If
hand-held units have been discharged, they
will also require recharging. The chemicals in
all fire suppression units can discolor uphol
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stery and carpeting. It is recommended that
the boat be cleaned as soon as practical.
The fire suppression manufacturers provide
information regarding the proper and appropriate cleaning agents.
Also pay attention to the cleaning instructions provided in the
Care
and Maintenance
section of this Owner’s Manual to avoid permanent
damage to materials.
Even if systems are not discharged, fire extinguishers and sup
-
pression units require periodic maintenance. For a factory-installed
automatic fire suppression system, a check of the system should be
part of the routine annual maintenance. Hand-held units should be
examined regularly for rust, corrosion, damage, or leakage. Weigh
the unit annually to be certain that it meets the minimum listed on the
label. If it has been used, even partially, it should be recharged by a
qualified fire-extinguisher servicing company.
When purchasing fire extinguishing and suppression units, Mal
-
ibu strongly recommends buying units that are prepared specifically
for the marine environment. The standards for these units has been
established by the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Boat and
Yacht Council (ABYC). In other countries, follow the recommenda
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tions and requirements of local jurisdictions and boating authorities.
Malibu recommends fire extinguishing and suppression in excess
of the minimum requirements. While an automatic fire suppression
system is highly effective in most instances of an engine compart
-
ment fire, it is possible that a fire could occur in another area of the
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