Recommended Fire Extinguisher Setup for a Typical Cruising Boat

🔥 1. Main Saloon / Companionway

• 1 × 2kg Dry Powder (ABC)
  Your primary, easy-to-grab extinguisher.
  Covers: wood, upholstery, electrics, fuel vapour.

🔥 2. Each Cabin

• 1 × 1kg Dry Powder (ABC) per cabin
  Mount near the cabin entrance so you can fight the fire while staying at the exit.

🔥 3. Galley (Kitchen Area)

• 1 × 2L Foam (AFFF) Extinguisher
  Better than powder for flammable liquids and cooking fires.

• 1 × Fire Blanket
  Essential for pan fires, clothing fires, and quick smothering.

🔥 4. Engine Compartment

Choose one of the following setups:

Option A – Most Common & Recommended

• 1 × Automatic Engine-Bay Extinguisher (clean agent or FM200 alternative)
  Automatically activates when temperature rises.

Option B – Manual Alternative

• 1 × 2kg CO₂ Extinguisher
  Mounted outside the engine hatch so you can discharge without opening the hatch.

🔥 5. Cockpit / Helm

• 1 × 2kg Dry Powder (ABC)
  For electrical panels, batteries, fuel lockers, and quick access from deck.

🔥 6. Gas Locker (if you have LPG onboard)

• 1 × 1kg Dry Powder (ABC) nearby
  Never store extinguishers inside the gas locker.
  Mount outside, within quick reach.

📌 Summary Setup Saloon: 2kg Dry Powder

• Cabins: 1kg Dry Powder × number of cabins

• Galley: 2L Foam + Fire Blanket

• Engine: Automatic extinguisher or 2kg CO₂

• Cockpit/Helm: 2kg Dry Powder

• Gas Locker: 1kg Dry Powder nearby