Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Oklahoma Required Equipment Checklist

indicates the equipment is required by state law.

Required Equipment	PWC	Boat Less than 16'	Boat 16' to Less than 26'
Registration Card on Board
Validation Decals Displayed
PFDs: Type I, II, III, or V (one per person)
Those on PWCs must wear a PFD at all times. Children under 13 years of age must wear a PFD whenever underway in a vessel less than 26 feet in length.
PFD: Type IV	n/a	n/a
Type B-1 Fire Extinguisher
Ignition Safety Switch		n/a	n/a
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 only if operating on federally controlled waters.
Nighttime Visual Distress Signals	Required only if operating on federally controlled waters.	Required only if operating on federally controlled waters.	Required only if operating on federally controlled waters.
Navigation Lights