[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR178.440]

[Page 240]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 178--INTACT STABILITY AND SEAWORTHINESS--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart D--Drainage of Weather Decks
 
Sec. 178.440  Drainage of open boats.

    The deck within the hull of an open boat must drain to the bilge. 
Overboard drainage of the deck is not permitted.