| Required Equipment |
PWC |
Boat Less than 16' |
Boat 16' to Less Than 26' |
| Certificate of Number
on Board |
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| Registration
Decals Displayed |
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PFDs:
Type I, II, III or
V |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1) Those on PWCs must wear a Type I, II, or III life jacket (PFD) at all times.
2) Those 12 years of age and younger must wear a Type I, II, or III PFD while underway on any vessel. |
| Throwable PFD: Type IV |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Type B-1 Fire Extinguisher |
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| Ignition
Safety Switch |
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n/a |
n/a |
| Backfire
Flame Arrestor |
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Required on inboard engines. |
Required on inboard engines. |
| Ventilation
System |
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| Muffler |
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| Horn,
Whistle, or Bell |
Required when boating on federally controlled waters. |
Required when boating on federally controlled waters. |
Required when boating on federally controlled waters. |
| Daytime Visual
Distress Signals |
n/a |
n/a |
Required when boating on federally controlled waters. |
| Nighttime Visual
Distress Signals |
Required when boating on federally controlled waters. |
Required when boating on federally controlled waters. |
Required when boating on federally controlled waters. |
| Navigation Lights |
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