A boater’s guide to the federal requirements for recreational boats and safety tips new in this edition: navigation locks trailer safety digital selective calling rescue 21 naval vessel protection zones america’s waterway watch. Download the boating safety guide and equipment and departure checklists to help you know what safety equipment is required on a boat, as well as preventative measures the u.s. coast guard recommends to enjoy a safe boating experience.. Safety requirements for vessels for a detailed summary of all texas boating laws and safety regulations, see the digest of the water safety act . for a detailed summary of mandatory boater education certification requirements, see the boater education page ..
If you set out to buy a boat with a fixed amount of money, put those dollars into the largest one you can afford. room is the hardest commodity to come by on a boat. don’t buy a slightly smaller boat and put the dollars into accessories.. Recreational boats less than 16 feet on coastal waters or the great lakes need only carry night visual distress signals when operating from sunset to sunrise. it is recommended, but not required, that boats operating on inland waters should have some means of making a suitable day and night distress signal.. Every boat needs a working whistle or horn to make sound. boats over 30 feet have additional requirements you can find on the printable required equipment chart. you can attach a whistle to your pfd so that you always have a sound producing device within reach. make sure it is a whistle that works when it gets wet..
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