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PFDs, Flares Fire Extinguishers, Sound Devices and Lights
To legally operate your vessel, both the Coast Guard and the states require you to carry certain equipment
aboard your boat. These requirements are generally based upon the length of your boat, but a recent trend
has been to have requirements based upon the time of year that you operate your vessel, or how far from
shore you might operate your vessel. For example, boats 16 feet in length and over must have the at least:
- One personal flotation device (in good condition) for each person on board plus a throw-able
cushion or ring is required. You must have the PFDs out of the plastic and in a READILY accessible
location. The throw-able should be close by the steering station. For more information on PFD's,
click here.
- Three current-dated, hand-held, approved flares are minimum equipment to serve for day and night
distress signals, both inshore and offshore. For more information on Visual Distress Signals,
click here.
- The correct number of approved fire extinguishers, readily available for use is based on the size
of your vessel. For more information on fire extinguishers,
click here.
- A sound making device. For more information on sounds,
click here.
- Working running lights. For more information on lights,
click here.
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