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Chapter 2
Inflatable life rafts
are recommended
for ocean going and
vessels operating in
a large body of water
like the Great Lakes.
ey provide a shelter for extended periods. If used, make
sure it is large enough for all aboard and contains the
proper emergency equipment pack. Also, periodically
have the unit professionally serviced. Make sure the
life ra is Coast Guard approved since it would require
meeting a number of stringent material and performance
standards.
LIFE RAFTS
USCG MINIMUM EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Use the chart below as a guideline for assuring your vessel
is out tted to meet USCG standards. Remember to check
with local and state authorities for additional equipment
requirements. Make sure your vessel certificate of
numbers are on the boat, updated and displayed properly
according to state requirements. Keep the paperwork on
board in a watertight and safe environment. Make sure
it is quickly accessible.
On documented vessels keep both the original and
current certi cate on board stored in a safe, dry, and
accessible location. Also, on documented vessels make
sure the vessel name/hailing port are marked on the hull
exterior with letters not less than 4” in height. In addition,
the O cial Number must be permanently a xed on a
clearly visible interior structure part of the boat-block
type Arabic numbers not less than 3” in height.
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