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1. What Personal Watercraft Vessels Must be Registered in California Generally, every sail-powered vessel over eight feet in length and every motor-driven vessel (regardless of length) that is not documented by the U.S. Coast Guard which is used or on the waters of this state are subject to registration by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The vessel must be located in California. Vessels previously […]...
2. How to Register a PWC in California? Generally, every sail-powered vessel over eight feet in length and every motor-driven vessel (regardless of length) that is not documented by the U.S. Coast Guard which is used or on the waters of this state are subject to registration by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The vessel must be located in California. Vessels previously […]...
3. All PWC watercraft on Michigan waters, including privately owned lakes and waterways, must be registered All watercraft on Michigan waters, including privately owned lakes and waterways, must be registered except: Watercraft 16 feet or less, propelled by oars or paddles, and not used for rental or commercial purposes. Nonmotorized canoes and kayaks not used for rental or commercial purposes, rafts, surfboards, sailboards, and swim floats, regardless of length.  Watercraft registered […]...
4. California has no mandatory personal watercraft education requirements California has no mandatory personal watercraft education requirements...
5. All vessels are responsible for any discomfort or injury to other persons or damage to vessels caused by their wake All vessels are responsible for any discomfort or injury to other persons or damage to vessels caused by their wake...
6. What does this mean to the motor boater with a boat registered in Oregon? Registered  boaters (including registered sailboats 12 feet and longer) will pay an additional $5 surcharge when they renew their boat registration.  Current boat decals (which are stickers that attach to the bow of the boat) are proof that you’ve paid the permit fee.  Renewal notifications will itemize the cost of registration and the $5 surcharge so boaters […]...
7. Changes to the California Life Jacket PWC Boating Law As of this year, the California boating law now requires all children under the age of 13 to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. (Used to be “under age 12”.)...
8. Am I required by law to install a kill switch on a personal watercraft? California does not require the installation of a kill switch on personal watercraft or any other vessels used in the state. However, on vessels equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard, California law does require the operator to use it by attaching the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or personal flotation device, as […]...
9. Personal Watercraft, Navigation Rules in California The inland navigational rules, commonly called the “Rules of the Road,” govern the operation of boats and specify light and sound signals on inland waters in order to prevent collisions. Existing law requires that a complete copy of the new inland navigational rules must be kept for reference on board all boats of 39 feet […]...
10. Additional CA Water Code Restrictions for Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Skinner, California Additional CA Water Code Restrictions for Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Skinner, California...
11. The California Boating Safety Course The California Boating Safety Course: Produced and copyrighted by the Department of Boating and Waterways, this correspondence course allows boaters to study at home at their own pace and covers state and federal boating law, rules of the road, boat handling, required equipment, navigational aids, accident reporting, and special topics. Approved by the National Association […]...
12. Silverwood Lake, California: All boats, personal watercraft, kayaks, canoes, sailboards, inflatables, and float tubes must undergo a mandatory inspection Silverwood Lake, California: All boats, personal watercraft, kayaks, canoes, sailboards, inflatables, and float tubes must undergo a mandatory inspection...
13. Register Boat and Boat Trailer in Iowa Register Boat and Boat Trailer in Iowa ...
14. Minnesota PWC Department of Natural Resources (DNR) All motorized and non-motorized watercraft must be licensed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The types of watercraft that must be licensed include, but are not limited to, motorboats, row- boats, sailboats, sailboards, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, rowing shells or sculls, all-terrain vehicles used in the water, and inflatable craft. Exceptions to this law […]...
15. What is the Difference Between a Documented Vessel and an Undocumented Vessel? An undocumented vessel is registered by the DMV and does not have a marine certificate issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. A documented vessel is registered and issued a marine certificate by the U.S. Coast Guard. It does not require DMV registration. Please see the previous note. You are required to register your undocumented vessel […]...