Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.512 - Inspection of watercraft and equipment
Rule 2. Watercraft subject to the act shall be:
(a) Of sound and substantial construction and
in good seaworthy condition.
(b)
Equipped by the livery operator with oars or paddles, as hereinafter provided,
which shall be of sturdy construction and without holes, large chips, or cracks
which will diminish their operation effectiveness, or structural strength. This
subdivision applies to all watercraft, including those propelled by machinery
or sail. Watercraft with oarlock sockets shall be equipped with not less than 2
oars and 2 oarlock horns. Watercraft without oarlock sockets shall be equipped
with not less than 2 paddles.
(c)
Equipped by the livery operator with an anchor of sufficient size and weight
and an anchor line of sufficient strength and length to accommodate the
watercraft in normal depth of the waters on which it is to be used. This
requirement does not apply to canoes.
(d) Equipped by the livery operator with 1
life-saving cushion or other approved life-saving device, in good condition,
per person. Life-saving equipment shall be of the type approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard and shall bear a stamp or label indicating such approval. Other
equipment currently prescribed by law shall also be carried on board.
(e) Provided with sufficient buoyancy to keep
the watercraft from sinking when it is filled with water and passengers are
clinging to it if the aggregate weight of motor, passengers, and equipment
carried in or attached to the watercraft does not exceed its maximum weight
capacity, as determined by the maximum weight capacity formula contained in
these rules. This requirement shall not become effective until January 1,
1973,except that watercraft newly placed in operation after January 1, 1970,
shall meet this requirement.
(f)
Pontoon boats shall meet the following deck requirements:
(i) The deck shall not exceed the width at
the pontoons.
(ii) The deck shall
not be greater than 6 inches above the pontoons.
(iii) The deck length within railings shall
not be greater than 80% of pontoon length and shall not overhang the
pontoons.
(iv) The deck shall drain
freely.
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