Title 33

PART 183

Part 183 - Boats And Associated Equipment

PART 183 - BOATS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Authority:46 U.S.C. 4302; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, para. II, (92)(b). Subpart E is also authorized by Pub. L. 114-120, 130 Stat. 27 Source:CGD 72-61R, 37 FR 15782, Aug. 4, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

33:2.0.1.8.45.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
33:2.0.1.8.45.1.238.1SECTION 183.1
   183.1 Purpose and applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.1.238.2SECTION 183.3
   183.3 Definitions.
33:2.0.1.8.45.1.238.3SECTION 183.5
   183.5 Incorporation by reference.
33:2.0.1.8.45.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Display of Capacity Information
33:2.0.1.8.45.2.238.1SECTION 183.21
   183.21 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.2.238.2SECTION 183.23
   183.23 Capacity marking required.
33:2.0.1.8.45.2.238.3SECTION 183.25
   183.25 Display of markings.
33:2.0.1.8.45.2.238.4SECTION 183.27
   183.27 Construction of markings.
33:2.0.1.8.45.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Safe Loading
33:2.0.1.8.45.3.238.1SECTION 183.31
   183.31 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.3.238.2SECTION 183.33
   183.33 Maximum weight capacity: Inboard and inboard-outdrive boats.
33:2.0.1.8.45.3.238.3SECTION 183.35
   183.35 Maximum weight capacity: Outboard boats.
33:2.0.1.8.45.3.238.4SECTION 183.37
   183.37 Maximum weight capacity: Boats rated for manual propulsion and boats rated for outboard motors of 2 horsepower or less.
33:2.0.1.8.45.3.238.5SECTION 183.39
   183.39 Persons capacity: Inboard and inboard-outdrive boats.
33:2.0.1.8.45.3.238.6SECTION 183.41
   183.41 Persons capacity: Outboard boats.
33:2.0.1.8.45.3.238.7SECTION 183.43
   183.43 Persons capacity: Boats rated for manual propulsion and boats rated for outboard motors of 2 horsepower or less.
33:2.0.1.8.45.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Safe Powering
33:2.0.1.8.45.4.238.1SECTION 183.51
   183.51 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.4.238.2SECTION 183.53
   183.53 Horsepower capacity.
33:2.0.1.8.45.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Flotation and Safe Loading Requirements-Outboard Motor and Related Equipment Test Weights
33:2.0.1.8.45.5.238.1SECTION 183.75
   183.75 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Flotation Requirements for Inboard Boats, Inboard/Outdrive Boats, and Airboats
33:2.0.1.8.45.6.238.1SECTION 183.101
   183.101 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.6.238.2SECTION 183.105
   183.105 Quantity of flotation required.
33:2.0.1.8.45.6.238.3SECTION 183.110
   183.110 Definitions.
33:2.0.1.8.45.6.238.4SECTION 183.112
   183.112 Flotation material and air chambers.
33:2.0.1.8.45.6.238.5SECTION 183.114
   183.114 Test of flotation materials.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Flotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of More Than 2 Horsepower
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238SUBJGRP 238
   General
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238.1SECTION 183.201
   183.201 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238.2SECTION 183.202
   183.202 Flotation and certification requirements.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238.3SECTION 183.205
   183.205 Passenger carrying area.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238.4SECTION 183.210
   183.210 Reference areas.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238.5SECTION 183.215
   183.215 Reference depth.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238.6SECTION 183.220
   183.220 Preconditioning for tests.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.238.7SECTION 183.222
   183.222 Flotation material and air chambers.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.239SUBJGRP 239
   Tests
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.239.8SECTION 183.225
   183.225 Flotation test for persons capacity.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.239.9SECTION 183.230
   183.230 Stability test.
33:2.0.1.8.45.7.239.10SECTION 183.235
   183.235 Level flotation test without weights for persons capacity.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Flotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of 2 Horsepower or Less
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240SUBJGRP 240
   General
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240.1SECTION 183.301
   183.301 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240.2SECTION 183.302
   183.302 Flotation requirements.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240.3SECTION 183.305
   183.305 Passenger carrying area.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240.4SECTION 183.310
   183.310 Reference areas.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240.5SECTION 183.315
   183.315 Reference depth.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240.6SECTION 183.320
   183.320 Preconditioning for tests.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.240.7SECTION 183.322
   183.322 Flotation materials.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.241SUBJGRP 241
   Tests
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.241.8SECTION 183.325
   183.325 Flotation test for persons capacity.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.241.9SECTION 183.330
   183.330 Stability test.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.241.10SECTION 183.335
   183.335 Level flotation test without weights for persons capacity.
33:2.0.1.8.45.8.242.11.16APPENDIX
   Figures to Subpart H of Part 183
33:2.0.1.8.45.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Electrical Systems
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.242SUBJGRP 242
   General
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.242.1SECTION 183.401
   183.401 Purpose, applicability, and effective dates.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.242.2SECTION 183.402
   183.402 Definitions.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.242.3SECTION 183.405
   183.405 General.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243SUBJGRP 243
   Manufacturer Requirements
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.4SECTION 183.410
   183.410 Ignition protection.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.5SECTION 183.415
   183.415 Grounding.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.6SECTION 183.420
   183.420 Batteries.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.7SECTION 183.425
   183.425 Conductors: General.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.8SECTION 183.430
   183.430 Conductors in circuits of less than 50 volts.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.9SECTION 183.435
   183.435 Conductors in circuits of 50 volts or more.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.10SECTION 183.440
   183.440 Secondary circuits of ignition systems.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.11SECTION 183.445
   183.445 Conductors: Protection.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.12SECTION 183.455
   183.455 Overcurrent protection: General.
33:2.0.1.8.45.9.243.13SECTION 183.460
   183.460 Overcurrent protection: Special applications.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Fuel Systems
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.244SUBJGRP 244
   General
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.244.1SECTION 183.501
   183.501 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.244.2SECTION 183.505
   183.505 Definitions.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.244.3SECTION 183.507
   183.507 General.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245SUBJGRP 245
   Equipment Standards
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.4SECTION 183.510
   183.510 Fuel tanks.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.5SECTION 183.512
   183.512 Fuel tanks: Prohibited materials.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.6SECTION 183.514
   183.514 Fuel tanks: Labels.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.7SECTION 183.516
   183.516 Cellular plastic used to encase fuel tanks.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.8SECTION 183.518
   183.518 Fuel tank openings.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.9SECTION 183.520
   183.520 Fuel tank vent systems.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.10SECTION 183.524
   183.524 Fuel pumps.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.11SECTION 183.526
   183.526 Carburetors.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.12SECTION 183.528
   183.528 Fuel stop valves.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.13SECTION 183.530
   183.530 Spud, pipe, and hose fitting configuration.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.14SECTION 183.532
   183.532 Clips, straps, and hose clamps.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.15SECTION 183.534
   183.534 Fuel filters and strainers.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.16SECTION 183.536
   183.536 Seals and gaskets in fuel filters and strainers.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.17SECTION 183.538
   183.538 Metallic fuel line materials.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.18SECTION 183.540
   183.540 Hoses: Standards and markings.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.245.19SECTION 183.542
   183.542 Fuel systems.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246SUBJGRP 246
   Manufacturer Requirements
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.20SECTION 183.550
   183.550 Fuel tanks: Installation.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.21SECTION 183.552
   183.552 Plastic encased fuel tanks: Installation.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.22SECTION 183.554
   183.554 Fittings, joints, and connections.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.23SECTION 183.556
   183.556 Plugs and fittings.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.24SECTION 183.558
   183.558 Hoses and connections.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.25SECTION 183.560
   183.560 Hose clamps: Installation.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.26SECTION 183.562
   183.562 Metallic fuel lines.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.27SECTION 183.564
   183.564 Fuel tank fill system.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.28SECTION 183.566
   183.566 Fuel pumps: Placement.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.29SECTION 183.568
   183.568 Anti-siphon protection.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.30SECTION 183.570
   183.570 Fuel filters and strainers: Installation.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.246.31SECTION 183.572
   183.572 Grounding.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.247SUBJGRP 247
   Tests
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.247.32SECTION 183.580
   183.580 Static pressure test for fuel tanks.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.247.33SECTION 183.584
   183.584 Shock test.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.247.34SECTION 183.586
   183.586 Pressure impulse test.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.247.35SECTION 183.588
   183.588 Slosh test.
33:2.0.1.8.45.10.247.36SECTION 183.590
   183.590 Fire test.
33:2.0.1.8.45.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Ventilation
33:2.0.1.8.45.11.248.1SECTION 183.601
   183.601 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.11.248.2SECTION 183.605
   183.605 Definitions.
33:2.0.1.8.45.11.248.3SECTION 183.607
   183.607 Incorporation by reference.
33:2.0.1.8.45.11.248.4SECTION 183.610
   183.610 Powered ventilation system.
33:2.0.1.8.45.11.248.5SECTION 183.620
   183.620 Natural ventilation system.
33:2.0.1.8.45.11.248.6SECTION 183.630
   183.630 Standards for natural ventilation.
33:2.0.1.8.45.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Start-in-Gear Protection
33:2.0.1.8.45.12.248.1SECTION 183.701
   183.701 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.12.248.2SECTION 183.705
   183.705 Definitions.
33:2.0.1.8.45.12.248.3SECTION 183.710
   183.710 Start-in-gear protection required.
33:2.0.1.8.45.12.248.4SECTION 183.715
   183.715 Exception.
33:2.0.1.8.45.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Navigation Lights
33:2.0.1.8.45.13.248.1SECTION 183.801
   183.801 Applicability.
33:2.0.1.8.45.13.248.2SECTION 183.803
   183.803 Definitions.
33:2.0.1.8.45.13.248.3SECTION 183.810
   183.810 Navigation light certification requirements.
33:2.0.1.8.45.14SUBPART N
Subpart N [Reserved]