46 C.F.R. § 169.535
Required equipment for lifefloats.
Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 169.535 (2026)
Each lifefloat must be equipped in accordance with Table 169.535. The equipment is described in § 169.537.
Table 169.535
Letter identification and Item
Number required for each lifefloat
Exposed and partially protected water
Protected water
(a) Boathook
1
1
(b) Lifeline
1
1
(c) Paddles
4
4
(d) Painter
1
1
(e) Water light
1
None
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 169.537.