A. Lights:
1. Every vessel less than twenty six feet (26') in length shall carry and display when underway the following lights from sunset to sunrise:
a. A bright, white light aft, capable of rotating a full circle, and being visible for a distance of two (2) miles. The word "visible", as used herein, means visible on a dark night with clear atmosphere.
b. A combination of light in the forepart of the vessel lower than the white light aft, showing green to the starboard and red to port, so fixed as to throw a light from dead ahead to two (2) points aft the beam on their respective sides and visible for a distance of not less than one mile.
2. Watercraft propelled by muscular power shall not be operated from sunset to sunrise unless it has a lantern or flashlight capable of showing a white light visible all around the horizon at a distance of two (2) miles or more, and shall display such lantern to avoid collision with another watercraft.
3. Every vessel twenty six feet (26') or more in length shall carry and display when underway such additional or alternate lights as shall be required by the United States coast guard for watercraft of equivalent length and type. (1989 Code)
4. Every vessel when operated between sunset and sunrise, shall carry a bright white lantern or flashlight ready at hand which shall, upon the approach of another watercraft, be exhibited and shall be flashed continually in sufficient time to avert collision. (1989 Code; amd. Ord. 90-06-389, 6-18-1990)
5. Dinghies, tenders and other watercraft, whose principal function is as an auxiliary to other larger watercraft, when operated between sunset and sunrise, need carry only a flashlight visible to other craft in the area, anything in this section to the contrary notwithstanding.
B. Muffler: Except in case of a vessel actually competing in a race or regatta sanctioned by the department of conservation or the village, it is unlawful to use a vessel propelled in whole or in part by an internal combustion engine unless the same is provided with a serviceable muffler or underwater exhaust capable of adequately muffling the sounds of the exhaust of the engine. The phrase "adequately muffling" shall mean that the motor's exhaust at all times be so muffled or suppressed as not to create excessive or unusual noise. The discharge of cooling water through the exhaust of an inboard engine shall be considered an adequate muffling device.
C. Backfire Prevention: Carburetors on all engines of vessels other than those propelled by a detachable outboard motor shall be fitted with or protected by a United States coast guard approved device for arresting backfire. (1989 Code)
D. Horn: It shall be unlawful to operate any watercraft with a motor, regardless of size or horsepower, without a mouth, hand, or power operated whistle, horn or other appliance capable of producing a blast of two (2) seconds or more duration and audible for at least one-half (1/2) mile. (Ord. 2004-12-330, 12-20-2004)
E. Fire Extinguisher: All vessels powered by an internal combustion engine shall carry at least one United States coast guard approved fire extinguisher, so placed as to be readily accessible and in such condition as to be ready for immediate and effective use.
F. Ventilation System: All watercraft, other than those which are entirely open, carrying or using fuel or any other flammable or toxic in any enclosure, shall be provided with an efficient natural or mechanical ventilation system which shall be capable of removing resulting gases prior to and during the time such watercraft is occupied by any person. (1989 Code)
G. Life Preservers:
1. No person shall operate a watercraft unless at least one U.S. coast guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) of one of the following types or their equivalents is on board for each person: type I, type II or type III.
2. No person shall operate a watercraft of sixteen feet (16') or greater in length, except a canoe or a kayak, unless at least one type IV U.S. coast guard approved PFD or its equivalent is on board in addition to the PFDs required pursuant to subsection G1 of this section.
3. All persons shall wear a U.S. coast guard approved PFD at all times when operating a sailboat or a sailboard.
4. Every watercraft used to assist or tow a person on water skis, an aquaplane or any similar device shall be equipped with at least one U.S. coast guard approved PFD for each person being assisted or towed.
5. No person shall operate a watercraft unless each PFD required pursuant to this subsection G is:
a. Readily accessible; and
b. In serviceable condition; and
c. Of appropriate size for the person for whom it is intended; and
d. Legibly marked with the U.S. coast guard approved number.
6. PFDs approved for use pursuant to this subsection G shall be as defined by article IV, section 314-1 of the Illinois board registration and safety act. (Ord. 92-08-548, 8-3-1992)
H. Prohibited Equipment: It shall be unlawful for any person to use a vessel equipped with a siren, or to use any red or blue flashing light, except duly designated patrol boats, and such siren or flashing lights used in violation of this subsection shall be considered a public nuisance subject to confiscation and disposal as determined by a competent court of jurisdiction. (1989 Code)