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Federal Requirements
From: Joe Kliment
Date: 1999 Aug 27, 8:21 PM
From: Joe Kliment
Date: 1999 Aug 27, 8:21 PM
Tom: Listed below are the Federal requirements for uninspected vessels: Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) One approved TypeI,II orIII device for each person aboard and one throwable IV device. Same for 12 to 20M. Sound Equipment Whistle and bell for 12 to 20M. Fire Estinguishers At least two approved B-I type or at least one approved B-II type up to 12M. At least three approved B-I type or at least one approved B-I type plus one approved B-II type to 20M. Visual Distress Signals Must carry visual distress signals for both daytime and nighttime use. If pyrotechnic devices are used, three signals for day and three for night. Same for 12 to 20M. Ventilation Proper ventilation for ventilating closed compartment containing gasoline engine. Same for 12 to 20M. Back-Fire Flame Arrestor Proper prevention of backfire on each carburetor of gasoline engine. Same for 12 to 20. Navigation Lights Vessels are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and periods of reduced visibility. Same for 12 to 20. Navigation Rules Vessels 12M or longer must carry a copy of the rules on board. Pollution Discharge Placard Vessels 7.9M (26Ft) or longer must display a placard describing prohibited discharges from a vessel. Marine Sanitation Devices Vessels with installed toilet facilities must have an approved operable marine sanitation device(MSD) of Type I,II or III. Same to 20M. Registration All undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery must be registered in the State of principal use. Registration numbers must be displayed properly on forward half of vessel. The Federal requirements are described in the booklet, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS and Safety Tips for Recreational Boats, US Gov Printing Office, 1993 - 348-654. These are usually available at boating supply stores or can be obtained from your state boating authority. Try the Coast Guard web page which may have the information. I hope things are well with the Regina Chatarina. Joe Kliment RIGHT STUFF Middletown, De.
