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.
When operating a 25-foot powerboat at night, it is required to carry navigation lights that are properly functioning, including a white stern light and red and green sidelights. Additionally, a sound signaling device, such as a horn, must be on board. It's also advisable to have a means of communicating, such as a VHF radio, and to ensure that all safety equipment is accessible and in good condition.
25-30 horse power.
One USCG-approved PFD for each person
An 18-foot boat is required to carry a sound-producing device, which can be a whistle, horn, or bell, that meets the regulations set by the Coast Guard. Typically, a handheld whistle or an air horn suffices for smaller vessels. Additionally, boats operating in certain areas may need to have a bell or other sound signaling devices depending on local laws and regulations. It’s important for boaters to check specific requirements based on their location and boat usage.
A whistle or horn must be aboar a 22 foot powerboat
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, you are legally required to have several pieces of safety equipment on board, including a USCG-approved personal flotation device (PFD) for each person, a sound-producing device (such as a whistle or horn), and a visual distress signal (such as flares). Additionally, you must have a fire extinguisher if your boat has an enclosed engine compartment. It is also recommended to carry an anchor, navigation lights, and a first aid kit for safety.
The U.S. Coast Guard requires that a 14-foot powerboat carry proper navigation lights when operating between sunset and sunrise. These lights must include a red and green sidelights and a white stern light to ensure visibility and safety on the water during nighttime. Additionally, it's important for the boat to comply with any other safety regulations applicable to its size and type.
A 19-foot boat capacity plate typically displays the maximum weight capacity in pounds, the maximum number of persons the boat can safely carry, and the boat's model or identification number. It may also include safety warnings and specifications related to the boat's design. This information is crucial for ensuring safe operation and compliance with regulations.
width of 12 foot aluminum boat