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    VDS

    As I get info for a trip to Oneida I have come across threads saying that boats have been inspected and fines/warnings given for not having the proper visual distress signals onboard.

    I have never had to worry about this before. I found this publication https://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF but would like confirmation that I am interpreting it correctly. My read is that a flag is all you need for the daytime signal, but you need either flares or a signal light for the night signal. This is regardless of what time you are on the water.

    Am I reading this correctly?
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    State law requires all vessels 16 feet and greater, except for
    rowboats, kayaks and canoes to carry USCG approved day and night-
    time visual distress signals.


    The stories are true. The sheriff regularly issues citations on Keuka for this.
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