When a boat burns, much of the battle is won or lost before the first spark. Are you prepared? When fire breaks out on your boat, most likely you won't care what the Coast Guard requires for gear and training. The question will be, can you save yourboat and your crew? You might think that, if you had to abandon ship, at least your immersion suits and life rafts would provide a safe exit. Don't count on it. Fires onboard other vessels have shown that these can be quickly destroyed or rendered inaccessible. In fact, much of the fight against fire is already won or lost before a fire even starts. How you prepare for fire beforehand can define your options in an emergency.
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