Coast Guard Boating Safety Equipment Requirements

From Ericka Watson, former About.com Guide

The Coast Guard has certain boating safety requirements for recreational boats up to 65 feet. While the boating safety laws are essentially the same for each size category of boats, some differ. Find your boat size, and use this handy reference to comply with the Coast Guard boating safety rules specific to your size boat.

• Boats under 16 ft.

• Boats 16 - Under 26 ft.

• Boats 26 - Under 40 ft.

• Boats 40 - Under 65 ft.