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Old 04-07-2006, 00:51   #1
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Life raft. Mandatory or not?
Is a life raft required by the USCG while cruising along the coast within 20 miles offshore?
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Old 04-07-2006, 00:53   #2
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Thanks Gord. Where can I find the complete list of the safety gear required by the USCG for sailboats 49 feet long?
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USCG Equipment Requirements: http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/equipment.htm

including:
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
Fire Extinguishers
Ventilation
Backfire Flame Arrestor (BFA)
Sound Producing Devices
Navigation Rules
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Pollution Regulations
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Quick Reference Chart*
Vessels Operating Offshore
Operating Procedures
Safety and Survival Tips

* http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fe...u_refchart.htm
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