46 C.F.R. § 183.130 Alternative standards.
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(a) A vessel, other than a high speed craft, of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 12 passengers, may comply with the following requirements instead of complying with the requirements of this part in their entirety: (1) Section 183.420; and (2) The following American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Projects where applicable: (i) E–8, “Alternating Current (AC) Electrical Systems on Boats;” (ii) E–9, “Direct Current (DC) Electrical Systems on Boats;” and (iii) A–16, “Electrical Navigation Lights.” (b) A vessel with an electrical installation operating at less than 50 volts may meet the requirements in 33 CFR 183.430 instead of those in §183.340 of this part. [CGD 85–080, 61 FR 997, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20557, May 7, 1996, as amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51050, Sept. 30, 1997]
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PART 183—ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 183.130 Alternative standards.