b'Table of ContentsNEW CHANGES FOR 2023 - LOOK FOR TEXT IN REDCERTIFICATE & EDUCATIONConnecticut Boating Certificates.8Exceptions 10Purchasing or Printing a Duplicate Boating Certificate 10Temporary Certificate .10 Approved Boating Courses 12 Equivalency Examination .12Obtaining a Safe Water Skiing Endorsement .12PWC Requirements 13Boats other than Personal Watercraft 13Non-Resident Certificate Requirements .13Reciprocity 13Boating Education Assistant Program13 REGISTRATION AND TITLINGVessel Registration 14Position of Registration Number and Validation Decals .14Hull Identification Number (HIN)14Reciprocity and Vessels Numbered by Other States 15Certificate to Be on Board 15Connecticut Titles Boats15Taxability of Vessels and Trailers 16 Change of Address/Change of Ownership/Change of Registration Status 16 SAFETY EQUIPMENTConnecticut Life Jacket and Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Laws .17 Sound Producing Devices .17Fire Extinguishers 17 Ventilation 18Visual Distress Signals (VDS) 18 Disposal of Expired Pyrotechnical Visual Distress Signals (VDS) .18Navigation Lights.18Connecticut and U. S. Coast Guard Minimum Requirements 20U.S. Coast Guard Fire Extinguisher Requirements .21Mufflers .21PHOTO: JEREMY AURORABackfire Flame Arrestors .21 Trailering Your Boat .21 Courtesy 21BOATING REGULATIONSEnforcement 22Definitions of Terms 23Restricted Safety and Security Zones .23Restricted Operating Distances and Speed Regulations.23Reckless Operation 24 Hazardous Conditions 24 Mooring to Buoys .24 Overloading .24 Riding on Decks or Gunwales.24Diving and Underwater Operations.24Water Skiing and Parasailing .2462023 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'