under 26′ in length
What is the visual distress signal requirement for under 26′ in length?
For under 26′ in length, visual distress signal requirement is A sailboat of completely open construction, not equipped with propulsion machinery, need not comply with § 175.110, but must carry visual distress signals suitable for night use between sunset and sunrise; cfr section is § 175.115, recorded from its source on 2026-08-25; source re-checked 2026-10-17.
(c) A person using a sailboat of completely open construction, not equipped with propulsion machinery, under 26′ in length.
— ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-25
- Vessel length band
- under 26′ in length verified
- Visual distress signal requirement
- A sailboat of completely open construction, not equipped with propulsion machinery, need not comply with § 175.110, but must carry visual distress signals suitable for night use between sunset and sunrise our reading
- CFR section
- § 175.115 verified
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Visual distress signal requirement
The following persons need not comply with § 175.110; however, each must carry on board visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected from the list in § 175.130 or § 175.135, in the number required, between sunset and sunrise:
CFR section
§ 175.115 Exceptions.
— all from ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-25
Source
- ecfr.govhttps://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/chapter-I/subchapter-S/part-175/subpart-C