Great Lakes Reuired Equipment

[arboldt]

(Forgive me for an oft-repeated question, but I tried "search" and didn't find what I was looking for).

We've been boating inland lakes for years in NW lower peninsula of Michigan. I've always had required equipment -- PFDs, fire extinguisher, horn. A friend has suggested a short trip from Glen Arbor to the Manitou islands IF all weather reports are for sunny, calm water. What additional equipment do I need once I get beyond the breakwater? The entire trip should last 2 - 3 hours at most, I think, and may be my only venture onto big water, so I can't do major expenditures.

Thanks

 

[heeper]

Re: Great Lakes Reuired Equipment

http://www.boat-ed.com/michigan/handbook/book.html

Here's the rules. I think you need flares. i go out for hours on my 19.5' speed boat and all they ever check me for is life-vests.

 

[jasperboy]

Re: Great Lakes Reuired Equipment

VHF Radio and GPS would be on my "required" list, at least handheld versions of each.

 

[Ray1958]

Re: Great Lakes Reuired Equipment

There are several items on the list, this is the Great Lakes coast guard site.
http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/CG_boat_inspections.htm