05-18-2004, 08:18 PM
Ok, I was a little off on the requirements I mentioned previously. You DO need one PFD (lifejacket) for each person on the boat. Everyone 12 yrs. old and under must be wearing theirs. Since your boat is less than 16', you DON'T need the throwable, but it's still a good idea.
You aren't required to have a fire extinguisher, but, again, I would recommend it.
I don't think you are required to have any kind of navigation lights unless you operate the boat after dark. If after dark, you will need the proper lights.
Since your boat is under 16', you aren't required to have a horn, but you will find you really wish you had one if you are on Strawberry and one of those idiots comes by too close rocking you with their wake.
You are required to have some kind of "adequate" bailing device (whatever that interpretation might be).
You are required to have at least one oar or paddle. I would recommend 2. I think that boat had the holes for oar locks. You may want to look at getting a pair of those and oars to fit them. WalMart carries both.
For all of the specifics, you can visit:
[url "http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/boating/utahboatinglaw.pdf"]http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/boating/utahboatinglaw.pdf[/url]
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You aren't required to have a fire extinguisher, but, again, I would recommend it.
I don't think you are required to have any kind of navigation lights unless you operate the boat after dark. If after dark, you will need the proper lights.
Since your boat is under 16', you aren't required to have a horn, but you will find you really wish you had one if you are on Strawberry and one of those idiots comes by too close rocking you with their wake.
You are required to have some kind of "adequate" bailing device (whatever that interpretation might be).
You are required to have at least one oar or paddle. I would recommend 2. I think that boat had the holes for oar locks. You may want to look at getting a pair of those and oars to fit them. WalMart carries both.
For all of the specifics, you can visit:
[url "http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/boating/utahboatinglaw.pdf"]http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/boating/utahboatinglaw.pdf[/url]
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