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1. How old do you have to be to operate a boat or personal watercraft? How old do you have to be to operate a boat or personal watercraft?...
2. How old do you have to be to operate a personal watercraft? No person under 16 years of age may operate a motorboat of more than 15 horsepower, except for a sailboat that does not exceed 30 feet in length or a dinghy used directly between a moored boat and the shore, or between two moored boats. The law allows persons 12-15 years of age to operate […]...
3. PWC Restricted Areas – General Boating Information Do not anchor in a position that obstructs a passageway ordinarily used by other vessels. Do not operate your boat within 20 feet of the exterior boundary of a designated swimming area marked by white and orange buoys. Do not operate a boat within 75 feet of a person engaged in fishing or hunting waterfowl […]...
4. Do I need a license to operate a personal watercraft? In California , you do not need a license to operate a boat . Some states do require boaters to be licensed or to have taken a boating safety course, so always check with the boating law administrator’s office in the state you plan to boat in. For contacts in other states, visit http://www.nasbla.org/i4a/member_directory/feSearchForm.cfm?directory_id=3&pageid=3335&showTitle=1...
5. How to get a personal watercraft insurance quote online Rating agencies are available online and are a valuable resource to help motorists make a well informed decision before choosing a company. These agencies use certain tiers which they place insurers in based on their financial stability; for example, one agency uses letter grades similar to school grading. If a carrier receives an “A” then […]...
6. Most propeller strike accidents result from operator error Most propeller strike accidents result from operator error...
7. Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? ...
8. Operation of Your Personal Watercraft in Texas Texas PWC operators should remember it is unlawful for any person to operate at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and prudent or greater than will permit him to bring such boat to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead. Operate so as to cause a hazardous wake or wash....
9. PWC riders are often singled out because of the manner in which they operate their watercraft PWC riders are often singled out because of the manner in which they operate their craft. For example, some riders travel at excessive or inappropriate speeds and many tend to ride in groups, with multiple riders on each craft. PWC operators can also perform stunts such as racing, spinning, spraying, wave jumping and weaving through […]...
10. Personal Watercraft Speed Limit on the Waterways Speed is limited by law for certain conditions and areas. The maximum speed for motorboats within 100 feet of a bather (but not a water skier) and within 200 feet of a bathing beach, swimming float, diving platform or life line, passenger landing being used, or landing where boats are tied up is five miles […]...
11. Personal Watercraft Operation and Regulations A personal watercraft (PWC) is defined as a type of motorboat which is specifically designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling ON the vessel rather than INSIDE the vessel. The term PWC includes jet skis, wet bikes, etc. Any person being towed by a PWC is considered an occupant […]...
12. Is there a speed limit for personal watercrafts? Some areas have speed limits, so obey all posted signs. In all cases, the speed limit is 5 mph anytime the vessel is within 100 ft of a bather or within 200 feet of a bathing beach, swimming float, diving platform or life line, passenger landing being used, or landing where boats are tied up....
13. Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat...
14. Safe Boating Certificate will allow an individual to operate any recreational vessel registered A Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) will allow an individual to operate any recreational vessel registered in Connecticut except a personal watercraft (“Jet Ski” type vessel) on Connecticut’s waters. A Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) will allow an individual to operate any recreational vessel including a personal watercraft (“Jet Ski” type vessel).  Any person required […]...
15. Personal Watercraft Operator Age Restrictions No person under 16 years of age may operate a motorboat of more than 15 horsepower, except for a sailboat that does not exceed 30 feet in length or a dinghy used directly between a moored boat and the shore, or between two moored boats. The law allows persons 12-15 years of age to operate […]...