Crazy story on picket line?

[dleppek2]

Has any heard that you need a toilet on your boat to go into Canadian waters this year? I doubt it, but my friend was on an electrician's picket line was told that it is true. :dizzy:

[FishHog]

no, not true.
That would sure take a lot of canadian boats off the water also if true.

[salmonslammer]

I think its if ur over a certain size or if u are drinking on it..... I know my 18' boat doesnt need one.

[Bob B.]

I did a little research and this is what I found....

Holding Tanks
Note that some provinces (like Ontario) have laws that require boats to have a holding tank and pumpout deck fitting connected to any toilet on board. I've never checked to see if this means that you can comply simply by removing your toilet altogether! There are no gray water laws - boat organizations banded together to "educate" the Ontario government when these were proposed a few years ago.

Visitors are encouraged to enquire at provincial departments of tourism or the Ministry of Natural Resources where they are planning to visit. You could also post a message in the Canadian boating discussion group called can.rec.boating. To access the group, you must be connected to a news server that carries it - ask your ISP to carry can.rec.boating! Read the Charter for more about accessing can.rec.boating.

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Small Vessel Regulations, 2007 will require all equipment carried on board be in good working order, maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions, and available immediately, in case of emergency.

Equipment is required in a dinghy in the size category even when rowing a short distance to shore. Note you may be charged up to $200 for each item you don't comply with!

Canadian Coast Guard Auxilary offer free Pleasure Craft Courtesy Inspections so you can check that you have all required equipment you need. CCGA never report to law enforcement, even if problems are found. To schedule an a Free courtesy examination of vessel, phone your local CCG Auxiliary unit or the Boating Safty Info Hot line at 1-800-267-6687.

Powered Craft up to 6 metres in length (19'8")
1 approved and properly sized lifejacket (yellow, red or orange) or PFD (personal floatation device) for each person on board
15 m (50') buoyant heaving line
1 manual propelling device [oar] OR anchor with 15 m (50') of cable, rope or chain
1 bailer OR manual pump with enough hose to pump water overboard [Not required for multi-hull vessel that has subdivided multiple-sealed hull construction.]
1 Class 5BC fire extinguisher if vessel has inboard engine OR a fixed fuel tank OR fuel-burning heater, stove, or refrigerator.
1 watertight flashlight OR 3 flares* of Type A, B or C
Sound signalling device (horn)
Navigation lights must comply with Collision Regulations [Not required unless operated at night or in restricted visibility.]

[jiggineyes]

I think its if you are drinking as well. Heard that last year

[jiggineyes]

Alcohol and Boating

Driving Under the Influence
Boating while impaired is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Operators with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood are liable to the following fines:

1st offence : at least $600 fine
2nd offence : at least 14 days of imprisonment
3rd offence : at least 90 days of imprisonment
The maximum sentence may vary depending on provincial statutes.
Consumption of Alcohol
In most provinces:
Alcohol may be consumed on board the pleasure craft only if it meets all of the following conditions:

The vessel has permanent sleeping facilities
The vessel has permanent cooking facilities
The vessel has a permanent toilet
The vessel is anchored or secured alongside a dock
Check with the appropriate provincial authorities (OPP for Ontario, SQ for Quebec, RCMP for all other provinces and territories) for carriage restrictions.

[Bob B.]

I think its if you are drinking as well. Heard that last year

I heard the same thing.