| Required Equipment |
PWC |
Vessel Less than 16' |
Vessel 16' or Longer |
| Certificate of Number on Board |
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| Validation Decals Displayed |
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| PFDs: Type I, II, III or
V (one per person) |
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| Those on PWCs must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times. Children under the age of 7 years must wear a PFD at all times unless confined in a fully enclosed area. |
| PFD: Type IV |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Type B-1 Fire Extinguisher |
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Two Type B-I fire extinguishers or one Type B-II fire extinguisher required for vessels 26 feet in length or longer (or equivalent with fixed system).
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| Ignition Safety Switch |
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n/a |
n/a |
| Ventilation
System |
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| Muffler |
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| Horn,
Whistle, or Bell |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Skier-Down Flag |
n/a |
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| Skier-down flag required for display whenever an occupant of the motorboat enters the water if on the waters of the Mississippi River, the Missouri River, or on Missouri lakes between the hours of 11 AM and sunset. |
| Navigation Lights |
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