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Title 33Navigation and Navigable WatersPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter SBoating Safety173 – 199
Part 183Boats and Associated Equipment183.1 – 183.810
Subpart AGeneral183.1 – 183.5
§ 183.1Purpose and applicability.
§ 183.3Definitions.
§ 183.5Incorporation by reference.
Subpart BDisplay of Capacity Information183.21 – 183.27
Subpart CSafe Loading183.31 – 183.43
Subpart DSafe Powering183.51 – 183.53
§ 183.51Applicability.
§ 183.53Horsepower capacity.
Subpart EFlotation and Safe Loading Requirements-Outboard Motor and Related Equipment Test Weights183.75
§ 183.75Applicability.
Subpart FFlotation Requirements for Inboard Boats, Inboard/Outdrive Boats, and Airboats183.101 – 183.114
Subpart GFlotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of More Than 2 Horsepower183.201 – 183.235
Subpart HFlotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of 2 Horsepower or Less183.301 – 183.335
Subpart IElectrical Systems183.401 – 183.460
Subpart JFuel Systems183.501 – 183.590
Subpart KVentilation183.601 – 183.630
Subpart LStart-in-Gear Protection183.701 – 183.715
Subpart MNavigation Lights183.801 – 183.810
§ 183.801Applicability.
§ 183.803Definitions.
§ 183.810Navigation light certification requirements.
Subpart N [Reserved]