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1. Personal Watercraft Insurance – Teak surfing is a Big No Teak surfing or also known as “platform dragging,” refers to body surfing by holding on to the swim platform of a moving vessel. It is extremely dangerous because it puts the surfer directly in the path of the boat’s exhaust and poisonous carbon monoxide. Teak surfing is illegal in all units of the National Park […]...
2. PWC Clean Engine Requirement for 2013 PWC Clean Engine Requirement for 2013 :  Beginning January 1, 2013, boats that do not meet the Environmental Protection Agency Rule for gasoline spark – ignition marine engines would be prohibited on Lakes Mead and Mohave. The National Park Service will require the exclusive use of four-stroke engines, direct-injection two-stroke engines or equivalent technology....
3. Is it legal to drink alcohol while boating or using a personal watercraft? Is it legal to drink alcohol while boating or using a personal watercraft?...
4. 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 […]...
5. Personal Watercraft Insurance, How to Register a PWC in California? Personal Watercraft Insurance, How to Register a PWC in California?...
6. PWC Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act rules In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act rules, the marine manufacturing industry is addressing many of the concerns surrounding 2-stroke engines by developing cleaner, more efficient models and by improving the performance of traditional engine components. For example, the industry is redesigning piston-top deflectors (to reduce raw fuel throughput) and enhancing […]...
7. What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski)? What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski)? ...
8. PWC, Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke Engines Two-stroke and 4-stroke engines derive their power in similar ways but they differ widely in their operational efficiency and emission levels. Both engine types burn a mixture of gasoline and air in an airtight cylinder. This combustion results in a buildup of gas pressure that pushes a piston down through the cylinder to create potential […]...
9. Personal Watercraft Insurance – Are Two-Stroke Engines Banned? No. But there are some lakes that have banned two-stroke engines. There is no statewide prohibition on the use of high emission two-stroke vessel engines. Failure to pass inspection will result in a full 8 calendar day dry-out period before that failed vessel is allowed to launch at a State Park Reservoir. You will want […]...
10. The Dangers of Jet Skis Jet skis are small recreational machines that serve as personal watercraft, or PWC. While jet skis are easy for people to own and operate, they are also very dangerous. Studies have found that PWC cause far more injuries than boats and other watercraft, and accidents involving these motor vehicles are often devastating....
11. What is “Bow Riding” and is it legal What is "Bow Riding" and is it legal...
12. Personal Watercraft: Jet Skis, Water Bikes, Etc. All operators and riders must wear U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD. If the personal watercraft is equipped with a lanyard-type cord that shuts off the engine if the operator falls off the craft, the lanyard must be attached to the operator’s wrist or PFD. A “no wake” speed must be maintained when within 200 feet […]...
13. Personal Watercraft Insurance, Legal Operating Age Personal Watercraft Insurance, Legal Operating Age...
14. Personal Watercraft Insurance, Jet Skis and Other Boats Now Under Control Personal Watercraft Insurance, Jet Skis and Other Boats Now Under Control ...
15. Personal Watercraft Insurance, On Jet Skis, Chasing Waves in Pursuit of Freedom Personal Watercraft Insurance, On Jet Skis, Chasing Waves in Pursuit of Freedom...