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Author:
PECo
Date:
Oct 25, 2012
Subject:
Visual Distress Signals
Message:
The Connecticut and USCG boating regulations appear to require that Class 1 boats (i.e., 16 feet to less than 26 feet) carry Visual Distress Signals approved for both daytime use and nighttime use [b:cd0ad9d734][i:cd0ad9d734]on coastal waters only[/i:cd0ad9d734][/b:cd0ad9d734]. Per the 2012 Connecticut Boater's Guide:
[quote:cd0ad9d734][b:cd0ad9d734]Visual Distress Signals (VDS)[/b:cd0ad9d734]
Visual distress signals are to be used to summon assistance when in distress.
In the State of Connecticut no VDS are required anywhere except when boating on Long Island Sound (LIS) and on Fishers Island Sound (FIS).[/quote:cd0ad9d734]
Has anyone here with a Class 1 boat ever had an official safety inspection in Connecticut? I'm wondering whether EnCon is aware that Visual Distress Signals are [b:cd0ad9d734]NOT[/b:cd0ad9d734] required.
Author:
Redneckangler
Date:
Oct 25, 2012
Message:
Though I'm not required to carry a VDS, I have been inspected twice. If you get the safety inspection sticker at the beginning of the season you will largely avoid this. Better have that fire extinguisher!
Author:
SeaDog1
Date:
Oct 25, 2012
Message:
Hi,
My wooden guide boat is only 14'-2" and I am not required to carry VDS.
I do have some though because I do a lot of night fishing.
Better to have some for safety then without !
SeaDog1
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