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Safety Equipment Requirements
Boats up to
6 meters
in Length
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Life jacket or PFD for each person on board
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Buoyant heaving line 15 metres
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Reboarding device / ladder
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Manual propelling device OR anchor with 15 m (50') of rode
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Hand-bailer OR manual pump
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If equipped with motor: Watertight flashlight OR 3 Type A, B, or C flares
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Navigation lights - if operated at night or in restricted visibility
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Magnetic compass [not required within sight of navigation marks
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Radar reflector [not required under most day and near-shore use
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Class 5BC fire extinguisher if equipped with inboard engine, fuel tank, fuel-burning stove, fridge or heater.
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