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these regulations are for minimum equipment
required on a vessel. LLess
than 5.5 metres in length (18.0')
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1 approved PFD (or throwable life-saving
device) for each person ·
Sound signalling device ·
1 hand-bailer or manual
pump ·
1 Class B-I fire extinguisher if vessel
has inboard motor or fixed
fuel tank OR heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel. ·
Lights must comply with Collision
Regulations if permanently fitted ·
2 oars with rowlocks or 2
paddles 5.5
- 8 metres in length (18.0'-26.2')
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1 approved PFD for each person on board ·
Sound signalling device ·
1 hand-bailer or manual
pump ·
1 Class B-I fire extinguisher if vessel
is powered or has
heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel. ·
Lights must comply with Collision
Regulations if permanently fitted ·
1 approved lifesaving cushion or buoyant
heaving line or life
buoy 508, 610 or 762 mm diameter ·
6 approved distress flares: three A, B,
or C type flares AND three A, B, C or D type flares [Except if
vessel is engaged in racing and has no beds/bunks or operating
in a river, canal or lake in which the boat can never be more than 1 nautical
mile from shore, or boat
is propelled by oars or paddles]. ·
2 oars with rowlocks or 2
paddles or 1
anchor with 15 m (50') rode 8
- 12 metres in length (26.2'-39.4')
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1 approved PFD for each person on board ·
1 anchor with 15 m (50') rode ·
1 hand-bailer AND 1 manual bilge pump ·
1 Class B-II fire extinguisher if vessel
is powered or has
heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel. ·
Lights must comply with Collision
Regulations if permanently fitted ·
Sound signalling device must comply with
Collision Regulations. ·
1 life buoy 610 or 762 mm diameter ·
15 metres (50') of buoyant line ·
12 approved distress flares: six A, B,
or C type flares and six
A, B, C or D type flares. These are valid only for 3
1/2 years from date
of manufacture. There are no exceptions for racing. 12
- 20 metres in length (39.4'-65.6')
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1 approved PFD for each person on board ·
1 anchor with 15 m (50') rode ·
Efficient bilge pumping system ·
2 Class B-II fire extinguishers, one by
entrance to sleeping cabin and one next to the engine space entrance. 1 Class
B-II fire extinguisher if vessel is powered or has
heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel. ·
2 buckets to extinguish fire ·
1 fire axe ·
Lights must comply with Collision
Regulations if permanently fitted ·
Sound signalling device must comply with
Collision Regulations ·
1 life buoy 762 mm diameter or 2
life buoys 610 mm diameter. ·
15 metres (50') of buoyant line ·
12 approved destress flares: six A, B,
or C type flares AND six A, B, C or D type flares
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