# Regulation .03 Watercraft Specifications.

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Regulation .03 Watercraft Specifications.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.03 (2026)

A. In addition to the vessel specifications in <cite data-path="21.02.04.05">regulation .05 of this chapter</cite>, a permit holder operating a watercraft in a WQMA shall ensure that the watercraft:

  (1) Is in compliance with applicable federal and State boating safety requirements;

  (2) Is buoyant if submerged through use of:

    (a) Permanently installed air chambers; or

    (b) Flotation materials.

  (3) Is constructed of:

    (a) Marine plywood a minimum of ¼ inch thick;

    (b) Wood plank;

    (c) Metal;

    (d) Fiberglass; or

    (e) Plastic.

  (4) Is propelled by:

    (a) Rowing;

    (b) Sculling;

    (c) Pedaling; or

    (d) A battery-powered electric motor in accordance with <cite data-path="21.02.04.03|B.">§B of this regulation</cite>.

  (5) Is equipped with:

    (a) One wearable personal flotation device for each person on board;

    (b) One throwable personal flotation device for watercraft longer than 16 feet;

    (c) A means of producing a sound such as a:

      (i) Whistle;

      (ii) Bell; or

      (iii) Horn.

    (d) Closed compartments under seats or thwarts;

    (e) Double bottoms that:

      (i) Are not sealed to the hull; or

      (ii) Are not completely filled with flotation materials.

    (f) Closed storage compartments; and

    (g) Permanently installed fuel tanks that contain a fire extinguisher.

B. A permit holder operating a watercraft with a battery-powered electric motor in a WQMA shall ensure the battery powered electric motor does not exceed a maximum output of 18kW.

C. The City may remove a watercraft from a WQMA whose occupants are found in violation of <cite data-path="21.02.04">this chapter</cite>.