Idaho Required Equipment Checklist

indicates the equipment is required by state law. See handbook pages for more information and exceptions to equipment requirements.

Required Equipment	PWC	Boat Less than 16'	Boat 16' to Less Than 26'
Certificate of Registration on Board
Validation Stickers Displayed
PFDs: Type I, II, or III (one per person)
Each person on a PWC must wear a USCG-approved PFD at all times. Those 14 years of age or younger must wear an approved PFD at all times when underway in a vessel 19 feet or less in length.
PFD: Type IV	n/a	n/a
Type B-1 Fire Extinguisher
Backfire Flame Arrestor		Required on inboard and stern drives only.	Required on inboard and stern drives only.
Ventilation System
Muffler
Horn, Whistle, or Bell
Daytime Visual Distress Signals	n/a	n/a	Required on federally controlled waters.
Nighttime Visual Distress Signals	It is strongly recommended that PWCs are not operated after dark. However, if a PWC is operated at night, it must come equipped by the manufacturer with the required navigation lights.	Required on federally controlled waters.	Required on federally controlled waters.
Navigation Lights	It is strongly recommended that PWCs are not operated after dark. However, if a PWC is operated at night, it must come equipped by the manufacturer with the required navigation lights.