Item 4....Ray...what is a "
night visual distress signals"? Is this just the front and back running lights? Does this apply in inshore waters like Big Lake?
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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.
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Item 7....."Backfire Flame control". What is this???? Do all outboard engines have this?
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All gasoline powered inboard/outboard or inboard motor boats must be equipped with an approved backfire flame control device.
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Item 8......I see that all boats need to have a "sound device" [ie. whistle] on board. I need to get one.
Can this be cheep plastic type whistle......must be heard from 1/2 mile away.
LDWF web site says:
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<H3>SOUND SIGNALING DEVICES:
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Every motorboat or vessel of Class 1, 2, or 3, shall be provided with an efficient whistle or other sound-producing mechanical appliance. Every motorboat or vessel of Class 2 or 3 shall be provided with an efficient bell.
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My boat is a Class A......less than 16 feet. LDWF says that I don't need a whistle.....which is correct?