§ 1116 Vessel Definition Scope

• •“Vessel” means any boat or ship unless another rule says it’s exempt.
• •The definition is used by all other sections that mention vessels.
• •If a type of craft is listed as exempt elsewhere, it’s not covered by this definition.

A family takes a motorboat out on the lake for a day of fishing.

Because the motorboat isn’t listed as an exempted type, it is considered a “vessel” under this definition, so any other rules that talk about vessels apply to it.