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FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL BOATERS

Equipment Requirements (continued)

Marine Sanitation Devices

All recreational boats with installed toilet facilities must have an operable marine sanitation device (MSD) on board. Vessels 65 feet and under may use a Type I, II or III MSD. Vessels over 65 feet must install a Type II or III MSD. All installed MSDs must be Coast Guard certified. Coast Guard certified devices are so labeled except for some holding tanks, which are certified by definition under the regulations.


Additional Recommended Equipment

Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent boaters carry additional safety equipment. The following additional items of equipment are suggested depending on the size, location, and use of your boat.

You may want to carry:
  • VHF Radio
  • Chart and Compass
  • Visual Distress Signals
  • Boat Hook
  • Spare Anchor
  • Spare Propeller
  • Heaving Line
  • Mooring Line
  • Fenders
  • Food & Water
  • First Aid Kit
  • Binoculars
  • Flashlight
  • Spare Batteries
  • Mirror
  • Sunglasses
  • Searchlight
  • Marine Hardware
  • Sunburn Lotion
  • Extra Clothing
  • Tool Kit
  • Spare Parts
  • Ring Buoy
  • Alternate Propulsion (Paddles)
  • Whistle or Horn
  • Dewatering Device (Pump or Bailer)
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Spare Fuel
  • Anchor
 


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