Required Safety Equipment for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Sunday, Jan. 8th 2012 6:18 AM
All equipment requirements for regular motorboats also apply to PWC. In addition to those requirements:Each occupant must wear a USCG approved wearable PFD; if the PWC is equipped with a cut-off or kill switch, it must be attached to the operator or operator’s clothing. inflatable life jackets are NOT approved for use on PWC. Operation of Your Personal Watercraft NOTE: Children under 13 are specifically prohibited from operating a PWC unless accompanied on board by a person at least 18 years of age who can lawfully operate the PWC.
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