The island's emergency services are providing warnings as part of Boat Fire Safety Week.
It says that blazes on vessels can happen fast and be hard to escape.
Advice includes fitting smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to cabins, keeping a fire extinguisher on board and having an escape plan which everyone knows.
Experts say gas and fuel lines should also be checked regularly by a qualified professional.
Warning over parking suspensions for King's visit
Police are warning anyone parking where they shouldn't before the King's visit tomorrow may find their car towed away.
Peel residents outraged over toxic powder spread near young gull
Residents in Peel say they've contacted police after toxic powder was spread along a street to discourage seagulls.
Commissioners tackle beach rubbish after online criticism
Ramsey commissioners say they've listened to public criticisms about litter and bins at one of the town's beaches.
This year's bookings will be honoured, says closing venue
A hospitality business in Douglas says it'll shut down at the end of this year.
Noel tackles charity car wash for Autism Initiatives
Noel Edmonds has been showing off his car-washing chops, to raise money for a good cause.
TT legend's bike could fetch up to £55k at auction
A motorbike ridden by TT legend Mick Grant on the Mountain course could fetch up to £55,000 at auction later this month.
Southern road temporarily closed this week
A road in the south of the Island is temporarily closed this week.
Number registered with GPs has risen by 1.7 percent
Health Minister Claire Christian says the number of people registered with Island GPs has risen by 1.7 per cent in the last three years.
