Docsuds Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 where y’all putting your fire extinguishers? i have a 2500 and got a mount from an off-road truck place and mounted to my t-top leg, but now I gotta figure out how to get rust stains off of my non-skid and get new extinguisher Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 I keep mine in a milk crate I have in the back hatch to keep stuff from sliding around. I bought one of those pockets a while back but can never decide where I want to cut it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Inside front part of center console. Covered, out of weather and sun. Open lid - it’s right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, jim33042 said: Inside front part of center console. Covered, out of weather and sun. Open lid - it’s right there. Same here. Rust does not look to horrible, magic eraser might work. Some say bar keepers friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I have my fire extinguisher mounted inside the door of my console where it stays dry and is in easy reach. The Coast Guard requires the fire extinguisher to be mounted not just rolling around in a storage compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I want mine where , God forbid, I can get to it without having to open any thing that might be where the fire is. Never had any rust issues with it there. Have had it there for ~15 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Bamaskeet said: I have my fire extinguisher mounted inside the door of my console where it stays dry and is in easy reach. The Coast Guard requires the fire extinguisher to be mounted not just rolling around in a storage compartment. Curious as to where that is stated. Mine are not mounted in my Regulator or Pathfinder and the Coasties and their Auxiliary have done inspections and have never mentioned any kind of problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 6 hours ago, bernieNC said: Curious as to where that is stated. Mine are not mounted in my Regulator or Pathfinder and the Coasties and their Auxiliary have done inspections and have never mentioned any kind of problem. I asked the local CG Aux. here too, and they told me it did not have to be mounted, just onboard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch03 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Mine is in a 5 gal bucket under the console with various other useful things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 12 hours ago, BradM said: I asked the local CG Aux. here too, and they told me it did not have to be mounted, just onboard. Many years ago I received a warning from the Coast Guard because I did not have my fire extinguisher mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Bamaskeet said: Many years ago I received a warning from the Coast Guard because I did not have my fire extinguisher mounted. I hear you. Last time I was on the water inspected by the CG the kid told me my throwable HAD to be outside my storage locker. I looked at the kid and asked "has to be outside the locker or you think it would be better that way?" "Show me something in writing that states that." "Not trying to argue with you but I have never heard that one." He stated it would be better and dropped it. I did not go into the fact that I was on the boat alone and in the locker or not if I fell over board it would be a challenge to throw it to myself. I have NOTHING against the Coast Guard, they do a fine job. https://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF Throwable devices must be immediately available for use . They should be on the main deck within arm’s reach, hanging on a lifeline, or other easily reached location (key words should be/easily reached location) It is recommended that hand portable extinguishers be mounted in a readily accessible location . (key word recommended) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docsuds Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Thanks for all the suggestions! Bar Keeper’s Friend made that stain disappear! thanks! scott 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Headhunter Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 I put mine in the leaning post of my pathfinder. Easy to get too, dry and rust free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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