Just wanted to add my two cents ...
SOUND SIGNALING DEVICES: Every motorboat or vessel of Class 1----16 feet to less than 26 feet, 2, or 3, shall be provided with an efficient whistle or other sound-producing mechanical appliance. Every motorboat or vessel of Class 2 or 3 shall be provided with an efficient bell.
I've heard of at least one agent in the south central area that will write you up for not having a whistle or similar even though you have met all other safety requirements. Usually happens at the start of duck season. I've also heard of at least one lucky person getting by with producing a duck call since technically it's an "other sound-producing mechanical appliance".
SOUND SIGNALING DEVICES: Every motorboat or vessel of Class 1----16 feet to less than 26 feet, 2, or 3, shall be provided with an efficient whistle or other sound-producing mechanical appliance. Every motorboat or vessel of Class 2 or 3 shall be provided with an efficient bell.
I've heard of at least one agent in the south central area that will write you up for not having a whistle or similar even though you have met all other safety requirements. Usually happens at the start of duck season. I've also heard of at least one lucky person getting by with producing a duck call since technically it's an "other sound-producing mechanical appliance".
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