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Flotation
Applicability
Since the regulation is divided according to
boat type, the applicability for the various types is discussed
in each subpart. The exceptions, however, apply to all subparts
and are as follows:
Sailboats, canoes, kayaks, inflatable boats,
submersibles, surface effect vessels, amphibious vessels,
multi-hull boats and race-boats need not comply.
Following is a summary of the applicability
by boat type and subpart.
| Subpart |
Boat types |
Flotation Required |
| F |
Inboards, Inboard/Outdrives
And Air Boats |
Basic Flotation |
| G |
Outboard Boats Rated
for More Than 2 Horsepower |
Level Flotation |
| H |
Outboard Boats Rated
for 2 Horsepower or less and Manually Propelled Boats |
Modified Level Flotation |
NOTE:
Certain catamarans may be considered as mono-hull boats for
the purpose of this regulation. For example, the waterline
of some catamaran designs will form a single closed curve
when the boat is loaded with the maximum rated horsepower
engine and the maximum weight capacity. These boats will be
considered by the USCG as mono-hulls and must comply with
the flotation requirements.
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