[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR183.210]

[Page 841]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 183--BOATS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart G--Flotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines 
                        of More Than 2 Horsepower
 
Sec. 183.210  Reference areas.

    (a) The forward reference area of a boat is the forward most 2 feet 
of the top surface of the hull or deck, as illustrated in Figure 9.
    (b) The aft reference area of a boat is the aft most two feet of the 
top surface of the hull or deck, as illustrated in Figure 9.