T&T: "Marine" vs. regular fire extinguishers

[Keith]

Does anybody know the difference between a "marine" ABC fire extinguisher 
and a "non-marine" ABC fire extinguisher of the exact same size and 
propellant? Please tell me it's something more than the color of the case, 
if indeed there is a substantial difference.

IMHO, the minimum requirements required by the USCG may pass inspection, but 
are hardly adequate. By all means, be sure to have the minimum # and size 
required on board, but feel free to carry extras, ones that are bigger, and 
even types like foam, which is AB only, but way more effective on wood and 
oil fires than any of the dry chemical types, even though it's not USCG 
approved. I'm assuming they won't ding you for having extras on board that 
aren't USCG type, as long as you have the required USCG ones there. I've 
passed the CG AUX exam every time with that situation.


Keith
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