46 C.F.R. § 160.056-1 General requirements.
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) Rescue boats accepted and in use prior to the effective date of this subpart may be continued in service if in satisfactory condition. (b) All rescue boats must be properly constructed, of such form as to be readily maneuverable, and be of the open rowboat type. They shall be suitable for use of three persons. (c) Rescue boats shall be constructed of materials acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, having jurisdiction of construction.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.056—Rescue Boat
§ 160.056-1 General requirements.
