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1. Personal Watercraft Insurance, Owner Liability for Personal Watercraft in Oregon Personal Watercraft Insurance, Owner Liability for Personal Watercraft in Oregon...
2. Owner Liability for Personal Watercraft in Oregon Most personal watercraft accidents involve an operator other than the owner. Owners may be held liable if they let someone operate their craft and it is involved in an accident. Be sure that all operators of your craft understand its operation and know the rules of the road. Although liability insurance is not required, it […]...
3. Personal Watercraft Insurance – Flotation Devices and Safety Equipment PWCs are subject to the same safety equipment requirements as other vessels. In addition to those requirements: No person shall operate or allow operation of a PWC unless each person riding or being towed is wearing a type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device approved by the US Coast Guard. (Inflatable PFDs do […]...
4. Personal Watercraft Insurance – Watercraft Rules of Operation What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft such as a Jet The laws for personal watercraft are the same as for boats, with a few exceptions: Every person on board a personal watercraft must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. If the personal watercraft has a lanyard cutoff switch, the operator must […]...
5. PWC Insurance – Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? Personal Watercraft (PWC) are small, jet-propelled boats designed to carry one to three people to sit on top rather than inside a vessel. Often referred to as “jet skis,” these watercraft are considered motorboats and are subject to the same regulations as motorboats, including equipment and […]...
6. Rules for Operating a Personal Watercraft What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft such as a Jet Ski? The laws for personal watercraft are the same as for boats, with a few exceptions: Every person on board a personal watercraft must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. If the personal watercraft has a lanyard cutoff switch, the operator […]...
7. 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 […]...
8. It is your responsibility to know and follow established personal watercraft rules and regulations It is your responsibility to know and follow established personal watercraft rules and regulations...
9. Navigating on Washington Waters Safe navigation is the responsibility of all boaters. Even though no vessel will have absolute right-of-way over other boats, there are rules that every operator should know and follow. To avoid collisions on the water, boaters should follow there basic rules: (1) Practice good seamanship; (2) maintain a safe speed and distance; and (3) keep […]...
10. Personal watercraft operation – laws and safety tips Personal Watercraft are considered to be Class A inboard vessels as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard. It uses an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion. It is designed to be operated by persons sitting, standing or kneeling on rather than the conventional manner of boat […]...
11. The use of personal watercraft (PWCs) is restricted within the boundaries of Fire Island National Seashore The use of personal watercraft (PWCs) is restricted within the boundaries of Fire Island National Seashore: Personal Watercraft must comply with State and Federal laws, including age restrictions and navigation rules of the road. The State of New York has implemented new requirements that all PWC operators must earn a safety certificate. All PWC users must […]...
12. Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? ...
13. Personal Watercraft Insurance – Registration & Safety Courses There are a few exceptions however, most states will regulate Personal Watercraft like boats, which means a Personal Watercraft needs to be registered, and you may be required to complete a boating safety course (usually accomplished on-line) before you can legally operate the Personal Watercraft . Some states have a course specific to Personal Watercraft […]...
14. Personal Watercraft Insurance, What Is A Personal Watercraft Personal Watercraft Insurance, What Is A Personal Watercraft ...
15. Personal watercraft (PWC) are considered “motorboats” by law Personal watercraft (PWC) are considered "motorboats" by law ...