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I found these the other day and posted them on the other thread, but felt maybe they needed to be up where more can see them.

Hope this helps with any questions.

Bitz

Here is the info taken from two different offical Canadian sites concerning equipment. Notice the first statement says if you operate a US boat in Canada, you only need the equipment required where the boat is licensed... I take that to mean that Canada regulations don't apply. The web address for the first statement is http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/facts/foreign.htm#3

The second list is equipment required for a boat under 6 meters (19 ft, 8 inches) There is no requirement for 2 paddles, nor an anchor if you have some other method of moving (e.g. one paddle) The list below is from the following web site but if the other web site is correct, I would suggest these as good ideas, but not mandatory for US boats.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP511/boat.htm#Powered_pl_craft_less_6m

If you are not a resident of Canada and are using a pleasure craft licensed or registered in Canada, all of the required safety equipment must meet Canadian safety requirements. However, you may opt to bring your own PFD for your own personal use.

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Regulations apply to all operators of pleasure craft, including:

The Small Vessel Regulations identify the minimum equipment required on board your pleasure craft according to vessel length. In some examples over the next few pages, in addition to vessel length, the minimum equipment displayed is by vessel type to assist you.

You may want to bring along additional items depending on your type of vessel, activity and environment. Go prepared. Make sure equipment is easily accessible and can be properly used by everyone on board.

Ensuring that all equipment, whether it is lifesaving or navigation equipment, is in good working order is not just common sense — it is the law.

To determine the length of your pleasure craft, refer to its manufacturer’s product information or measure it yourself (from the forward end of the foremost outside surface of the hull shell to the aftermost outside surface of the hull shell).

If you are renting a vessel and will be operating it for recreational purposes, these carriage requirements apply to you.

Personal protection equipment

See separate section for personal watercraft.

Powered pleasure craft less than 6 m (19’8”) in length

Personal protection equipment

One (1) Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board

One (1) buoyant heaving line no less than 15 m (49’3”) in length

Boat safety equipment

One (1) manual propelling device (for more detailed description, refer to the manual propelling device definition)

OR

An anchor with no less than 15 m (49’3”) of cable, rope or chain in any combination

One (1) Class 5BC fire extinguisher, if the pleasure craft is equipped with an inboard engine, a fixed fuel tank of any size, or a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance

One (1) bailer

OR

One (1) manual water pump fitted with or accompanied by sufficient hose to enable a person using the pump to discharge water from the bilge of the vessel over the side of the vessel

Distress equipment

A watertight flashlight

OR

Three (3) Canadian-approved flares of Type A, B or C

Navigation equipment

A sound-signalling device or a sound-signalling appliance

Navigation lights that meet the applicable standards set out in the Collision Regulations if the pleasure craft is operated after sunset and before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility

A bailer or manual water pump is not required for any multi-hull vessel that has subdivided multiple-sealed hull construction.

Note: Radar reflectors are required under certain conditions.

I think the more safety stuff you have is most likely the better option. That said, I don't think someone should get a fine or end up carrying more than they think is needed and still meets the rules. I carry a paddle, horn, anchor, PFD's, fire extingusher, bailer (don't know how I could use it with a floor, but it is there) flashlight and throwing rope, but mainly because I think it is a good idea besides if it meets some guideline.

I would suggest everyone find out based on there boat size etc and make sure you have what is needed (in the US or Canada)

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