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)