Thanks for the comeback Peggy, But...
I do most of my cruising outside RI waters. I cruise MA, LI Sound, & Conn mostly during the Summer, and hope to go South to FL/Bahamas (again) this winter. The laws vary in different states, but the way I look at it is whatever they are, using a Type 1 MSD is just plain better under any circumstances. By the way, I have your book, and it's very helpful.