46 CFR 171.155

§ 171.155 Drainage of an open boat.

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Citation: 46 CFR 171.155, § 171.155 Drainage of an open boat, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230436
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The deck within the hull of an open boat must drain to the bilge. Overboard drainage of the deck is not permitted.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.