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What visual signals must boats over 6m and up to 9m have?

  1. A manual bilge pump

  2. A watertight flashlight and six Canadian-approved pyrotechnic distress signals

  3. An anchor with at least 15m of cable

  4. A bailer or manual bilge pump

The correct answer is: A watertight flashlight and six Canadian-approved pyrotechnic distress signals

Boats over 6m and up to 9m must have a watertight flashlight and six Canadian-approved pyrotechnic distress signals, not just one of these items. The other options listed are not mandatory visual signals for boats of this size range. An anchor with at least 15m of cable may be needed for emergency situations, but it is not a visual signal. A bailer or manual bilge pump may be necessary for removing water from the boat, but it is not a visual signal either.