Vermont Required Equipment Checklist

indicates the equipment is required by state law.

Required Equipment	PWC	Boat Less Than 16 Ft.	Boat 16 Ft. to Less Than 26 Ft.
Boating Safety Education Certificate
Boating Safety Education Certificate: Applicable if operator was born after January 1, 1974.
Certificate of Registration On Board
Validation Stickers Displayed
PFDs: Type I, II, III, or V
PFDs: Those on a PWC must wear a personal flotation device (life jacket) at all times. Those under the age of 12 must wear a PFD while underway on an open deck.
PFD: Type IV	n/a	n/a
Type B-1 Fire Extinguisher
Ignition Safety Switch		n/a	n/a
Backfire Flame Arrestor		Required on all powerboats (except outboards).	Required on all powerboats (except outboards).
Ventilation System
Muffler
Horn, Whistle, or Bell
Daytime Visual Distress Signals	n/a	n/a	Required when boating on federally controlled waters.
Nighttime Visual Distress Signals	Certain items are not applicable to PWCs because they are not allowed to operate between sunset and sunrise.	Required when boating on federally controlled waters.	Required when boating on federally controlled waters.
Navigation Lights	Certain items are not applicable to PWCs because they are not allowed to operate between sunset and sunrise.