At one time, I purchased a Canadian sailboat (Wayfarer) and it lacked proper
flotation to pass the muster in Illinois in the States. The prior owner made
up the needed add-in flotation by placing sealed soda pop bottles in the
forward and rear hatched areas. He was careful to only use screw-on type
caps.
regards,

RichG
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners