by decurtis on Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:27 am
In Canada, the following applies:
1. The boat does not need to be licensed ( have numbers on it) unless the motor is greater than 10 HP
2. Navigational lights: Only required if the boat is operated after sunset, before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility (fog, falling snow, etc.).
3. Magnetic Compass: Not required if the boat is 8 m(26’3”) or less and operated within sight of navigation marks.
4. Radar reflectors are required for boats under 20 m (65’7”) and boats that are built of mostly non-metallic materials. A radar reflector is not required if:
• the boat operates in limited traffic conditions, daylight and favourable environmental conditions, and where having a radar reflector is not essential to the boat’s safety; or
• the small size of the boat or its operation away from radar navigation makes having a radar reflector impracticable.
Of course, the boat needs the mandated safety equipment such as a bailer, heaving rope, life jackets etc.