Smashpjp
Active Member
Already updated the disposables on the boat per the new regs. Anything need to be done for the built in system in the Bilge? How often to you get that inspected, or recharged?
New fire extinguisher requirements - any change to built in system
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If you want the system in the bilge to count towards your legal requirements, then you need to have it periodically inspected and tagged. I believe it's annually, but not 100% sure on that. If you have enough portables to make your requirements, then you need not do anything for the permanent system except ensure it's condition to your own satisfaction. I periodically weighed mine and inspected the physical condition just about every time I was in the bilge.
If you do want to re-certify a fixed system, think about removing it and bringing it to your local fire extinguisher shop. That saves a substantial amount of the cost.
If you do want to re-certify a fixed system, think about removing it and bringing it to your local fire extinguisher shop. That saves a substantial amount of the cost.
nealtrombley
Active Member
- Apr 7, 2016
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- Boat Info
- 1988 Sea Ray Laguna Sold!
2002 Sea Ray 410 Dancer
- Engines
- 2002 Yamaha 250OX66
twin Cats 350hp
just had my onboard done ( annually) also my 3 extinguishers checked.. all good $175 or so
- Jun 2, 2008
- 5,024
- Boat Info
- 1998 450 Sundancer, Achilles dinghy w/15hp
- Engines
- 3126 Cat's
I'll find out on Sunday when I have the USCG inspection done...
All's Well
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I had a USCGA inspection a few weeks ago.
We had a spirited debate on the requirements & they were adamant that the requirement is an annual inspection. In the end I passed and nothing was noted.
We had a spirited debate on the requirements & they were adamant that the requirement is an annual inspection. In the end I passed and nothing was noted.
440 Jim
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- Feb 11, 2021
- 530
- Boat Info
- 1989 440 Convertable
Twin 3208T Cats
- Engines
- Twin 3208T Cats
Pye Barker is looking into that for me, just did the protables. Last one was 2013, I will do annually as with the portables. I'm gettng reinspected soon.
You'll need to verify the shutdown interlock and helm bypass are working as well.
You'll need to verify the shutdown interlock and helm bypass are working as well.
That’s a bit confusing …. So your engine room system should be inspected every year?
What exactly are they doing ?
Only if it's being counted as part of your legal requirement. Typically, they just visually inspect for damage, and then weigh it to ensure the contents haven't leaked out. If you're not relying on it for your legal requirement, then YOU can do the same thing as often as you feel comfortable.
EDIT: To clarify, it's not the USCG or USCGA that weighs it... they just look for an "official" tag that shows it's been inspected within the last year, where a professional has inspected and weighed it and added the appropriate tag to the device.
