Events
Requiring
Safety
Knowledge
In the Event of a Fire
Fire on-board is among the most serious
of matters that boaters can experience. Due
to the close proximity of fuel tanks and a
number of electrically operated items that
can result in a spark or arc, any and all res
on a boat should be a matter for immediate
action.
While your MasterCraft boat is equipped
with a re suppression system or re ex-
tinguishers, it is important to make a quick
and calculated decision regarding any res.
If the extinguishing/suppression materials
do not quickly extinguish the re, it may
become necessary to abandon ship. Make
sure everyone on board has a PFD and
swims as quickly and as far as possible, up
wind and upstream, from the boat. If gaso-
line is released, it will oat on top of the
water. It may spread out or move with the
body of water’s current.
Fire Extinguishers
In all V-drives, the engine compartment
is equipped with an automatic re suppres-
sion system. It has a manual override that
uses a clean agent canister, which is housed
in the engine compartment and is integrat-
ed with the re suppression system.
You are also required by law to have
on board one (1) 2.5-pound, dry chemical
re extinguisher rated for Type A, B and
C res. The dry chemical
re extinguisher is stan-
dard equipment, which is
automatically included in
your boat from the factory.
Replacement units can be
ordered from MasterCraft.
If any of the re sup-
pression system canisters
on board your boat are
discharged (whether a
canister in an automatic
system or a portable re
extinguisher), then they
must be replaced immedi-
ately. If the automatic re
suppression system has
been discharged, that information will be
indicated through the video display screen
at the helm. If the clean agent canister as-
sociated with the automatic re suppres-
sion system or the clean agent canister
used in connection with a re port has
been discharged, then you must contact
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