Boat Fire at Akwa Vista

joey2665 · 07-27-2018, 06:06 AM

Just saw this post this morning. About 4 slips from my boat. Calling the marina this morning for a status on my boat.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1423...5722075109018/

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ApS · 07-27-2018, 06:31 AM

Overheard in the short video, "...He tried with his little extinguisher...".

Fire extinguishers should be aimed at the base of the flames. (Fuel-fed fires, especially).

tis · 07-27-2018, 07:35 AM

I hope your boat is ok, Joey.

thinkxingu · 07-27-2018, 07:39 AM

^ THIS. Good luck!

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VitaBene · 07-27-2018, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApS

Overheard in the short video, "...He tried with his little extinguisher...".

Fire extinguishers should be aimed at the base of the flames. (Fuel-fed fires, especially).

How do you know what he aimed at?

joey2665 · 07-27-2018, 08:47 AM

Spoke to Akwa Marina. No issues with my boat but I will do a complete inspection especially looking for damage to the canvas. They are not sure of the cause but likely a spark from the automatic bilge switch in the engine compartment combine with gasoline fumes

betterthanbacon · 07-27-2018, 08:47 AM

Picture from FD Facebook. Article on WMUR News said boat has not been used in days. Great job by the First Responders. Glad everyone is OK.

Shreddy · 07-27-2018, 10:57 AM

Once I saw the two eighty it got me thinking...I've seen a boat that looks similar for sale! Note - I do not think it's the same boat, but if it is it is one hot boat!

https://nh.craigslist.org/boa/d/sea-...632519528.html

Shreddy · 07-27-2018, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shreddy

Once I saw the two eighty it got me thinking...I've seen a boat that looks similar for sale! Note - I do not think it's the same boat, but if it is it is one hot boat!

https://nh.craigslist.org/boa/d/sea-...632519528.html

Note - after further investigation, definitely not the same as the graphics are bit different

Needless to say I hope the owner had a good insurance policy! Must've been an electrical issue given it was at the dock...?

radiocontester · 07-27-2018, 09:00 PM

Horrible situation for the boat owner....not sure this thread belongs in Boat Repairs and Maintenance after looking at the picture.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 07-27-2018, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApS

Overheard in the short video, "...He tried with his little extinguisher...".

Fire extinguishers should be aimed at the base of the flames. (Fuel-fed fires, especially).

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Cal Coon · 07-28-2018, 03:37 PM

How does a boat burn like that and not explode? Is the fuel tank in that boat still intact, with fuel in it, I wonder? I wouldn't think there would be much left of that boat if it exploded, not to mention the ones next to it... Amazing there was no "domino" effect.

07-27-2018, 06:06 AM	#1
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Boat Fire at Akwa Vista Just saw this post this morning. About 4 slips from my boat. Calling the marina this morning for a status on my boat. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1423...5722075109018/ Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-27-2018, 06:31 AM	#2
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,943 Thanks: 2,219 Thanked 779 Times in 555 Posts	Having Put Out Two Fires, Myself... Overheard in the short video, "...He tried with his little extinguisher...". Fire extinguishers should be aimed at the base of the flames. (Fuel-fed fires, especially). __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.

07-27-2018, 08:47 AM	#7
betterthanbacon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 70 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts	Picture from FD Facebook. Article on WMUR News said boat has not been used in days. Great job by the First Responders. Glad everyone is OK. Attached Images

07-27-2018, 10:57 AM	#8
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 512 Thanks: 180 Thanked 222 Times in 116 Posts	Hmmm Once I saw the two eighty it got me thinking...I've seen a boat that looks similar for sale! Note - I do not think it's the same boat, but if it is it is one hot boat! https://nh.craigslist.org/boa/d/sea-...632519528.html __________________

07-27-2018, 07:35 AM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,769 Thanks: 755 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	I hope your boat is ok, Joey.

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07-27-2018, 09:00 PM	#10
radiocontester Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern NH Posts: 155 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	Horrible situation for the boat owner....not sure this thread belongs in Boat Repairs and Maintenance after looking at the picture.

07-28-2018, 03:37 PM	#12
Cal Coon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 475 Thanks: 179 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	How does a boat burn like that and not explode? Is the fuel tank in that boat still intact, with fuel in it, I wonder? I wouldn't think there would be much left of that boat if it exploded, not to mention the ones next to it... Amazing there was no "domino" effect.