Sheriff - Boating Information Required Equipment Checklist

Required Equipment Checklist	PWC	Boats less than 16'	Boat 16' but less than 26'
Boaters Safety Certificate	Yes -*1	Yes -*1	Yes -*1
Certificate of Number Onboard	Yes	Yes	Yes
Validation Decal Displayed	Yes	Yes	Yes
Life Jackets (PFD's): Type I, II or III	Yes -*2	Yes - *3	Yes -*3
Life Jackets (PFD's): Type IV			Yes
Fire extinguisher, Type B-1	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ignition Safety Switch	Yes
Flame Arrestor	Yes	Yes - *4	Yes - *4
Ventilation System	Yes	Yes	Yes
Muffler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Horn, Bell or Whistle	Yes - *5	Yes - *5	Yes
Daytime Visual Distress System			Yes
Night Time Visual Distress System	See Note	Yes - *7	Yes - *7
Navigation Lights	See Note	Yes - *8	Yes - *8

*1	Applicable if operator is a minor.
*2	Those on a PWC must wear a PFD at all times. Those under 12 years of age must wear a Type I or II PFD. Inflatable PFD's are not allowed on PWC.
*3	Those under the age of 6 years must wear a PFD when riding on the open deck of any boat.
*4	Required on inboard and stern drives only.
*5	Required only on the Great Lakes and waters connected to the Great Lakes.
*6	When boating on the Great Lakes or waters connected to the Great Lakes between sunrise and sunset.
*7	When boating on the Great Lakes or waters connected to the Great Lakes between sunrise and sunset.
*8	Manually-driven boats (sailboats under sail, rowboats, etc.) are only required to have on hand a flashlight or lantern.

Note: Some items are not applicable to PWC since they are not allowed to operate between one hour before sunset and 8:00 am.

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