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§ 95.138 FORTY FEET OR OVER AND NOT MORE THAN 65 FEET IN LENGTH.
   An outboard motorboat 40 feet or over and not more than 65 feet in length shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   If the motorboat is not an open boat, it shall be equipped with two ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1237, as amended;
   (B)   One type I, II or III Coast Guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition, for each person aboard, plus one Type IV throwable device. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers;
   (C)   An efficient fog bell which when struck, produces a clear bell-like tone of full round characteristics;
   (D)   One power operated whistle capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more duration and audible for a distance of at least one mile;
   (E)   If the motorboat is constructed so that it has decking or compartments where explosive or flammable gases may be entrapped, it shall be equipped with three BI type Coast Guard approved hand-portable fire extinguishers in good and serviceable condition and as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235, as amended. One BII type Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher may be substituted for two BI types. When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed in the machinery space, one less BI type fire extinguisher is required;
   (F)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the motorboat shall be equipped with an Exhibit 1 white light aft higher than the bowlight showing all around the horizon and visible two miles, one white light forward showing 20 points and visible two miles, a green light to starboard showing ten points and visible one mile and a red light to port showing ten points and visible one mile or in lieu of this requirement may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road;
   (G)   If the motorboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the motorboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction;
   (H)   All lights shall be as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1233, as amended; and
   (I)   A muffler as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1238, as amended, for each month.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-204) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
INBOARD AND INBOARD-OUTBOARD MOTORBOATS
§ 95.150 LESS THAN 16 FEET IN LENGTH.
   An inboard or inboard-outboard motorboat less than 16 feet in length shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   One coast guard approved backfire flame arrester as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1236, as amended, on each carburetor of all gasoline engines;
   (B)   At least two ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1237, as amended;
   (C)   One Type I, II, III, IV Coast Guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags and other containers;
   (D)   One B1 type Coast Guard approved hand-portable fire extinguisher in good and serviceable condition and as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235, as amended. When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed in the machinery space, one less BI type fire extinguisher is required;
   (E)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the motorboat shall be equipped with an Exhibit 1 white light aft higher than the bowlight showing all around the horizon and visible two miles and a combination 20 point bowlight forward, showing green to starboard and red to port visible one mile or in lieu of this requirements may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road;
   (F)   If the motorboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the motorboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction; and
   (G)   All lights shall be as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1233, as amended.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-22) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.151 SIXTEEN FEET OR OVER AND LESS THAN 26 FEET IN LENGTH.
   An inboard or inboard-outboard motorboat 16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   One coast guard approved backfire flame arrester as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1236, as amended, on each carburetor of all gasoline engines;
   (B)   At least two ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1237, as amended;
   (C)   One Type I, II or III coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234 as amended in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard, plus one Type IV throwable device. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers;
   (D)   One hand, mouth or power operated whistle, capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more duration and audible for at least one-half mile;
   (E)   One BI type coast guard approved hand-portable fire extinguisher in good and serviceable condition and as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235, as amended. When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed in the machinery space, one less BI type fire extinguisher is required;
   (F)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the motorboat shall be equipped with an Exhibit 1 white light aft higher than the bowlight showing all around the horizon and visible two miles and a combination 20-point bowlight forward showing green to starboard and red to port visible one mile or in lieu of this requirement may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road;
   (G)   If the motorboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the motorboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction;
   (H)   All lights shall be as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1233, as amended; and
   (I)   A muffler as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1238, as amended, for each motor.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-222) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.152 TWENTY-SIX FEET AND OVER AND LESS THAN 40 FEET IN LENGTH.
   An inboard or inboard-outboard motorboat 26 feet or over and less than 40 feet in length shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   One coast guard approved backfire flame arrester as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1236, as amended, on each carburetor of all gasoline engines;
   (B)   At least two ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1237, as amended;
   (C)   An efficient fog bell which when struck produces a clear, bell-like tone of full round characteristics;
   (D)   One hand or power operated whistle, capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more duration and audible for a distance of at least one mile;
   (E)   One Type I, II or III coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard, plus one Type IV throwable device. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers;
   (F)   At least two BI type coast guard approved hand-portable fire extinguishers in good and serviceable condition and as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235, as amended, one BII type coast guard approved fire extinguisher may be substituted for two BI types. When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed in the machinery space, one less BI type fire extinguisher is required;
   (G)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the motorboat shall be equipped with an Exhibit 1 white light aft higher than the bowlight showing all around the horizon and visible two miles, one white light forward showing 20 points and visible two miles, a green light to starboard showing ten points and visible one mile and a red light to port showing ten points and visible one mile or in lieu of this requirement may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road;
   (H)   If the motorboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the motorboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction;
   (I)   All lights shall be as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1233, as amended; and
   (J)   A muffler as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1238, as amended, for each motor.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-223) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.153 FORTY FEET AND OVER AND NOT MORE THAN 65 FEET IN LENGTH.
   An inboard or inboard-outboard motorboat 40 feet or over and not more than 65 feet in length shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   One coast guard approved backfire flame arrester as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1236, as amended, on each carburetor of all gasoline engines;
   (B)   At least two ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1237, as amended;
   (C)   An efficient fog bell which when struck produces a clear bell-like tone of full round characteristics;
   (D)   One power operated whistle, capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more duration and audible a distance of at least one mile;
   (E)   One Type I, II or III coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard, plus one Type IV throwable device. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers;
   (F)   At least three BI type coast guard approved hand-portable fire extinguishers in good and serviceable condition and as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235, as amended. One BII type coast guard approved fire extinguisher may be substituted for two BI types. When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed in the machinery space, one less BI type fire extinguisher is required;
   (G)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the motorboat shall be equipped with an Exhibit 1 white light aft higher than the bowlight showing all around the horizon and visible two miles, one white light forward showing 20 points and visible two miles, a green light to starboard showing ten points and visible one mile and a red light to port showing ten points and visible one mile or in lieu of this requirement may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road;
   (H)   If the motorboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or water connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the motorboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction;
   (I)   All lights shall be as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1233; and
   (J)   A muffler as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1238, as amended, for each motor.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-224) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
SAILBOATS AND OTHER TYPES OF BOATS
§ 95.165 SAILBOAT WITHOUT MOTOR, LESS THAN 16 FEET IN LENGTH.
   A sailboat without a motor and less than 16 feet in length shall be equipped as follows.
   (A)   One Type I, II, III or IV coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers.
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the sailboat shall be equipped with a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
   (C)   If the sailboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the sailboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-241) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.166 SAILBOAT WITHOUT MOTOR, 16 FEET OR OVER IN LENGTH.
   A sailboat without a motor and 16 feet or over in length shall be equipped as follows.
   (A)   One type I, II, III or IV coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard, plus one type IV throwable device. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers.
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the sailboat shall be equipped with a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
   (C)   If the sailboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the sailboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-242) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.167 SAILBOAT WITH MOTOR.
   A sailboat with a motor shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   Personal flotation devices, backfire flame arresters, ventilation ducts and cowls, fire extinguishers, whistles and bells and mufflers, as required by these rules for motorboats of the same length; and
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with and exhibit navigation lights as required by these rules for motorboats of the same length, except:
      (1)   A sailboat 26 feet or over in length under sail alone on the Great Lakes and waters connected thereto between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with and exhibit a green light to starboard showing ten points and visible one mile, and red light to port showing ten points and visible one mile and a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
      (2)   If the sailboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the sailboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction. In lieu of these lighting requirements sailboats may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-243) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
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