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33 CFR 183.27 (up to date as of 12/09/2025)
Construction of markings.

33 CFR 183.27 (Dec. 9, 2025)

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Title 33 —Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter I —Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
Subchapter S —Boating Safety
Part 183 —Boats and Associated Equipment
Subpart B —Display of Capacity Information
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.

§ 183.27 Construction of markings.
Each marking required by § 183.23 must be—
(a) Capable of withstanding the combined effects of exposure to water, oil, salt spray, direct sunlight, heat,
cold, and wear expected in normal operation of the boat, without loss of legibility; and
(b) Resistant to efforts to remove or alter the information without leaving some obvious sign of such efforts.
[CGD 78-034, 45 FR 2030, Jan. 10, 1980]

33 CFR 183.27(b) (enhanced display)

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