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V ger · 02-02-2016, 12:28 AM

The procedures for the use of a bell on vessels in restricted visibility are correct although not specified in the NH boaters guide. Vessels under 12 meters are not required to sound the signals above so long as she "shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes".

A bell of 6" diameter would seem to meet the letter of the law as NH does not specify any dimensions but would probably not perform as well as those specified by the USCG in prior times.

02-02-2016, 12:28 AM	#18
V ger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Bell Usage The procedures for the use of a bell on vessels in restricted visibility are correct although not specified in the NH boaters guide. Vessels under 12 meters are not required to sound the signals above so long as she "shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes". A bell of 6" diameter would seem to meet the letter of the law as NH does not specify any dimensions but would probably not perform as well as those specified by the USCG in prior times.