Quicksilver 755PH — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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8. Fire Prevenon
Fire is a serious boang hazard. Boats will burn quickly. Do not remain onboard and ght a re for
more than a few moments. If the re is out of control and cannot be put out with the re suppression
equipment onboard, abandon ship immediately.
The boat, when in service shall be equipped with the following portable re exnguishers:
1. Fire Rang 13A 89B C
The boat owner/operator shall:
1. Have the re ghng equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
2. Replace portable re exnguisher, if expired or discharged, by devices of idencal re ghng
capacity.
3. Have xed systems relled or replaced when expired or discharged.
4. Ensure that the re ghng equipment is readily accessible when the boat is occupied.
5. Inform the members of the crew about the locaon and operaon of the re ghng
equipment, the locaons of discharge openings in to the engine space, and the locaons of
escape routes and exits.
6. Keep the bilge clean and check for fuel and gas vapors or fuel leaks frequently.
The sh box drain plugs must be installed before
pung your boat in the water.
Fish Boxes
Fish box drain (P&S)
Fish box pumpout drain (P&S)
Diaphram pump
Pumpout thru hull
Never obstruct passageways to exits or hatches, safety
controls (fuel valves, LPG valves, electrical switches, etc.),
portable re exnguishers stowed in lockers, or modify any
of the cra’s system (especially fuel, LPG, or electrical) or
allow unqualied personnel to modify any of the cra’s
system.
The re exnguisher is located under the port seat riser hatch while the re port is located on the a
starboard side of the cockpit next to the transom door.