Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Hey Dean

[greg@snyderemail.com]

Nice job Ray.
Thanks
Greg
> Dean, Kyle,
>
> This discussion is timely since I'm having a similar one with some
> others privately.  In the US, flares (pyrotechnic devices) are not a
> requirement but a "choice".  Boats 16 feet or more in length can use an
> approved electric distress light for night use, and an approved orange
> flag for daytime use ( 33 CFR 175.110(a) ).  Boats less than 16 feet in
> length (most psubs) are only required to carry a distress signal for
> night use (sunset to sunrise) ( 33 CFR 175.110(b) ).
>
> Now it may be that flares are cheaper than an approved electric distress
> light for night use, and it may be that flares will attract more
> attention than an orange flag for daytime use.  However, Federal
> Regulations do not require flares onboard any vessel.
>
> Have your wife check it out Dean.  CFR's are online all over the place.
>
> Kyle, if you're worried about it, here are some links.
> http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2005/julqtr/pdf/33cfr175.110.pdf
> http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2005/julqtr/pdf/33cfr175.130.pdf
> http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2005/julqtr/pdf/33cfr175.135.pdf
>
> Jon
>
>
>
> On 8/5/2010 10:05 AM, Recon1st@aol.com wrote:
>> *Kyle I agree with you about a flare on the inside. Seems like a real
>> problem if it were*
>> *to go off. Maybe a container on the outside.*
>> **
>> *What time are you coming through Duluth. I should probably touch base
>> with you. Maybe at*
>> *Two Harbors. Today and tomorrow will be at Knife River marina working
>> on my surface*
>> *boat. To bad my sub is still apart sounds like a fun event.  I am
>> still a few weeks away from*
>> *putting back in for some playing. I will not go deep yet this year as
>> I have not done any*
>> *dunk tests. This winter I am building a pontoon support craft with
>> winch. I will use this*
>> *to tow around the lake and deep test.*
>> **
>> *Dean*
>> In a message dated 8/4/2010 10:05:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
>> edlunddds@comcast.net writes:
>>
>>     Dean,
>>     I was thinking about adding something like that for flares whitch
>>     the Coast Guard in Duluth said I needed on board.  I objected to
>>     them in the sub and they kind of backed down but if they wanted to
>>     stick me with something then that could be it.
>>     By the way, on Friday I will be towing the sub thru Dululth on the
>>     way to Grand Marais for the Fisherman's Picnic were it will be in
>>     the Boat Parade in the harbor at 12 noon.
>>     Kyle
>>
>
>




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