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Distress signalsQuestion 289 of 352

A person uses a manually propelled boat on coastal waters. When must it carry visual distress signals?

  1. Only in fog
  2. Never
  3. Between sunset and sunrise
  4. At all times
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Correct answer: Between sunset and sunrise

Manually propelled boats need only night signals, and only between sunset and sunrise.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 175: Equipment Requirements, § 175.115 Exceptions

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026