Where to mount fire extinguisher?

[wankykootiepooper]

Hello out there.

We just purchased a brand new 17' Bowrider with an outboard and a 25 gallon fixed fuel tank.

Up here in Canada, I need to carry a fire extinguisher due to the fuel tank, which is under the bench seat near the engine.

I'd appreciate any advice on where I should mount the fire extinguisher. My immediate choices are under the dashboard/console or possibly under the bench seat which is quickly accessible, but contains the gas tank.

Thanks.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Where to mount fire extinguisher?

I mounted mine under the dash under the stearing colomn, mounted to the side on the floor I can take a pic if you give me a few minutes. You really don't want it right by the engine, away from the engine is better.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Where to mount fire extinguisher?

Welcome ummm Wanky..Thats a heck of a screen name btw..

Put it any where acessible quickly to you and make sure everyone on your boat knows where it is as well..

And yes..Dont mount it near the engine area, in my opinion thats not the best place for it.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Where to mount fire extinguisher?

This is where I mounted mine, just for you to get an idea, Like CheapboatKev says any where it is easy access and every one knows where it is! Hope this helps.