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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.183.130 Alternative standards

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A vessel, other than a high speed craft, of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 12 passengers, may comply with the following requirements instead of complying with the requirements of this part in their entirety:

(1)Section 183.420;  and

(2) The following American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Projects where applicable:

(i) E–8, “Alternating Current (AC) Electrical Systems on Boats;”

(ii) E–9, “Direct Current (DC) Electrical Systems on Boats;”  and

(iii) A–16, “Electrical Navigation Lights.”

(b) A vessel with an electrical installation operating at less than 50 volts may meet the requirements in 33 CFR 183.430 instead of those in § 183.340 of this part.

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