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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | 'I'll re-iterate that the coast guard does not regulate hp on, or certify recreational boats.'
Actually, the USCG sets HP, flotation, load, and other requirements for all recreational boats under 20' in length. And, the Coast Guard regularly drops in on boat builders to make sure they are complying with USCG regulations per federal laws under Title 33. Before a boat is offered to the public, USCG testing is required by a Certified Specialist or licensed facility. If indeed a builder is found to be out of compliance, the builder can be fined and a recall may be issued on the products found to be out of compliance.
Many States enforce USCG regulations through DNR law enforcement, and will ticket you if you are over horsepowered. Others do not. |
