Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.1250 - Sailboat with motor

Rule 20. A sailboat with a motor shall be equipped as follows:

(a) Personal flotation devices, backfire flame arresters, ventilation ducts and cowls, fire extinguishers, whistles, bells, and mufflers, as required by these rules for motorboats of the same length.

(b) If underway between sunset and sunrise, the sailboat shall be equipped with and exhibit navigation lights as required by these rules for motorboats of the same length, except the following:

(i) A sailboat 26 feet or over in length under sail alone on the Great Lakes and waters connected thereto between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with and exhibit a green light to starboard showing 10 points and visible 1 mile, a red light to port showing 10 points and visible 1 mile, and a lantern showing a white light which shall be readily available and shall be exhibited to a boat approaching from any direction in sufficient time to prevent collision.

(ii) If the sailboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the sailboat to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction. In lieu of these lighting requirements sailboats may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.1250

1979 AC; 2010 AACS