| Required Equipment |
PWC |
Boat Less than 16' |
Boat 16' to Less than 26' |
| Certification of Registration 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 PFD at all times. Children under 13 years of age must wear a PFD whenever underway on a vessel less than 26 feet in length. |
| 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 and stern drives only. |
Required on inboard and stern drives only. |
| Ventilation
System |
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| Muffler |
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| Horn,
Whistle, or Bell |
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| 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 |
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