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Fire Extinguishers We Have Bought and Stuff We Learned
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Read more: Fire Extinguishers We Have Bought and Stuff We LearnedChoosing fire extinguishers for a cruising boat is a lot more complicated than it may appear. Here’s what Phyllis and John ended up with after consulting experts.
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5 Ways We Are Updating Our Thinking On Fire Fighting
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Read more: 5 Ways We Are Updating Our Thinking On Fire FightingBased on the great comments from experts on a previous post, Phyllis and John have substantially changed their thinking on fighting a fire aboard.
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Maus Fire Extinguishers—A Breakthrough?
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Read more: Maus Fire Extinguishers—A Breakthrough?Fire at sea. Those three words strike fear into the heart of any prudent mariner. John takes a look at a new fire extinguisher that may be uniquely suited for use on cruising boats.
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Fire Control
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Read more: Fire ControlMatt, AAC Technical Correspondent takes a look at the challenges of dealing with a fire at sea. In all likelihood, his post will get you thinking, as it did me, about how inadequate the fire fighting resources on your boat are and what to do about it.
