46 CFR §169.527 — Required equipment for lifeboats.

1. (a)All lifeboats must be equipped in accordance with table 1 to 46 CFR 199.175 except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
2. (b)The following equipment must be carried in addition to the equipment required under 46 CFR 199.175:
   1. (1)Cover;
   2. (2)Ditty bag; and
   3. (3)Mast and sail.
3. (c)If operating on protected waters, lifeboat equipment need only to consist of the following:
   1. (1)Boathook
      1. (1);
      2. (2)Bucket
         1. (1);
         2. (3)Fire extinguisher—(2) U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type B:C (motor propelled lifeboats only);
         3. (4)Hatchet
            1. (1);
            2. (5)Lifeline
               1. (1);
               2. (6)Oar unit
                  1. (1);
                  2. (7)Painter
                     1. (1);
                     2. (8)Plug
                        1. (1);
                        2. (9)Oarlock unit
                           1. (1); and
                           2. (10)Toolkit (motor propelled lifeboats only).