The American Boat and Yacht Council is a non-profit organization which sets standards for the safe construction and maintenance of boats in the United States. [1] It is a standards development member of the American National Standards Institute. [2] Founded in 1954, [3] it is currently chaired by Kenneth Weinbrecht of Ocean-Bay Marine Services, Inc. [4] It sets standards on items such as required electrical cable color coding, size and construction. [1] Some standards, such as bilge pump requirements, are legally binding. [5]
The American Boat and Yacht Council is a non-profit organization which sets standards for the safe construction and maintenance of boats in the United States. [1] It is a standards development member of the American National Standards Institute. [2] Founded in 1954, [3] it is currently chaired by Kenneth Weinbrecht of Ocean-Bay Marine Services, Inc. [4] It sets standards on items such as required electrical cable color coding, size and construction. [1] Some standards, such as bilge pump requirements, are legally binding. [5]