Section 281.3303. Anchor and anchor line.


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  • (1) A vessel shall be equipped with  1  anchor     of    a  suitable size and

    type.

    (2)   A vessel operating on inland lakes shall be  equipped  with   not  less than 75 feet

    of suitable anchor line which is  readily available onboard the vessel.

    (3)   A vessel operating exclusively on rivers shall be     equipped  with   not less than 30 feet  of  suitable  anchor  line  which  is readily available onboard the vessel.

    (4)   Any line  attached  to  the  required  anchor  shall  be     attached  by eyesplice, thimble, and shackle.

History: 1982 AACS.