BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 02 - Boating Rules, Regulations and Equipment
Radar Reflector
A radar reflector is a metallic device that is used to identify the position of your boat to other vessels equipped with radar. Radar reflectors are required for boats under 20 m and boats that are built of mostly non-metallic materials. The radar reflector should be suspended above all equipment and as high as possible.
a radar reflector is not required if:
- It is impractical to mount on your boat
- Traffic conditions are limited and no other vessels use radar
- You are operating during daylight hours in good weather conditions
- The use of a radar reflector is not essential for safe operation of your craft
