Standard equipment on any watercraft should include life vests, first aid kit, fire extinguisher.
Visual distress signals
Navigation Lights
The boat has fuel stored in a closed area. The boat has any motor and any enclosed compartment. The boat has any permanently installed fuel tanks. The boat has an inboard engine. The boat has a liquid or gas-fueled heating or cooking appliance. Your own local regulations may be more strict.
25-30 horse power.
One USCG-approved PFD for each person
A whistle or horn must be aboar a 22 foot powerboat
The right size for an electric outboard motor for a 10 foot fishing boat seems to be 4 - 5 - 6 hp, 8 - 9.9 hp or 15 - 20hp. It simply depends on what kind of fishing boat it is.
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If your boat doesn't have a capacity plate, a general guideline for estimating the number of people it can safely carry is to allocate about 150 pounds per person. Additionally, you can use the formula of 2 persons per each foot of boat length for boats under 20 feet. So, for a 16-foot boat, it could safely carry around 4 to 6 people, depending on their combined weight and the boat's design. Always ensure that the total weight, including gear, does not exceed the boat's maximum weight capacity.
A 15-foot boat is typically required to have a personal flotation device (PFD) for each person on board, a sound-producing device (like a whistle), and a fire extinguisher if the boat has an enclosed space for cooking or sleeping. Additionally, a visual distress signal may be needed, depending on the body of water and local regulations. It's important to check local laws, as requirements can vary by state or region.