Maybe I dreamed it? Rode markings - Any USCG Requirement?

[Pseudomind]

Okay, I admit I may have dreamed this, but I am almost sure a ran across something about distance markings for ones rode, some color pattern or something.

I am not interested in some paste threads about members no longer who are here at CSR, just to information about whether there is such a thing as USCG requirement?

I have done some searching and I cannot find any information.

Maybe I misread something, who knows? :huh:

Thanks

 

[katricol]

There is no regulation for this. The markings are for your benefit, so you know how much scope you have. I bought a package of plastic markers and they went in 10' increments...Ric

 

[Lazy Daze]

Not only do they not require the markings, they don't even require the anchor, itself.

 

[carterchapman]

There is no regulation for this. The markings are for your benefit, so you know how much scope you have. I bought a package of plastic markers and they went in 10' increments...Ric

Kat - where did you get your plastic markers? Were they made for marking anchor rodes, or did you adapt them?

 

[Jack F]

I've seen them at WM

 

[JCSAM]

At West Marine the markers are good for every 30 feet. Simple to install and around $10.

 

[carterchapman]

Thanks! I should have just Googled them!

 

[katricol]

Yeah Carter it was wm. they worked good and were easy to put on

 

[The Bill Collector]

Not only do they not require the markings, they don't even require the anchor, itself.

Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Anchor Requirements (ORC 1547.26 & OAC 1501:47-1-11)

All watercraft shall carry an anchor and line of sufficient weight and length to anchor the watercraft securely. No person shall operate or permit to be operated any watercraft in violation of this section.
The following vessels are exempt from the requirements to carry an anchor and line:

• Any vessel less than 14 feet in lengths
• Any canoe or kayak
• Any sailboat less than 21 feet in length

 

[Lazy Daze]

Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Anchor Requirements (ORC 1547.26 & OAC 1501:47-1-11)

All watercraft shall carry an anchor and line of sufficient weight and length to anchor the watercraft securely. No person shall operate or permit to be operated any watercraft in violation of this section.
The following vessels are exempt from the requirements to carry an anchor and line:

• Any vessel less than 14 feet in lengths
• Any canoe or kayak
• Any sailboat less than 21 feet in length

That's Ohio, I think? Laws vary from from state to state, but the USCG doesn't require it.

 

[The Bill Collector]

That's Ohio, I think? Laws vary from from state to state, but the USCG doesn't require it.

You are right... I should have so noted....