Safety Requirements

[strace]

Anyone have a good link to all the minimum coast guard safety requirements? Something that will explain in detail what is needed to a new boat owner that I can pass along? Trying to make it as simple as possible for them, like grab it all in one stop if possible. Especially new fire extinguisher regulations.

 

[Bill Curtis]

I have the USCGAUX vessel safety inspection check off sheet, if that is something you would need.

Extinguisher rules can be studied here.
https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/fire-extinguisher-faq.php

 

[Stee6043]

If your friend is in Michigan the links below are quite comprehensive.

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/boating/rules-and-regs

https://assets.kalkomey.com/boater/pdfs/handbook/michigan-handbook-entire.pdf

 

[Hoplite808]

The Coast Guard made an app for that.

 

[strace]

I have the USCGAUX vessel safety inspection check off sheet, if that is something you would need.

Extinguisher rules can be studied here.
https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/fire-extinguisher-faq.php

Yeah I would appreciate it if you can post a link or something.

 

[strace]

Thanks for the direction, much appreciated!

 

[Bill Curtis]

Yeah I would appreciate it if you can post a link or something.

Here is the VSC. The VSC lists equipment above and beyond what is required, but you'll get the idea. A plus to this, when you have a successful inspection, they issue a windshield sticker that if the regular USCG sees it, shows you went above and beyond and if there are no apparent problems, chances are they won't board you for a check. Your insurance may even give you a discount for it.

I would also highly recommend taking either the USCGAUX or the US Power Squadron boaters safety course. The courses are a wealth of information , boaters being taught by boaters, plus, you get an insurance premium break with either of these.

Check your state laws, as you may ALSO need to take a state sponsored exam.
Your state boating website will also list what is required to have on your boat, as a bare minimum