What is required to carry on a jet ski?
Personal Flotation Devices One US Coast Guard-approved wearable device is required for each person on board. PFDs MUST be properly worn by all occupants, including those being towed. Inflatable PFDs are not approved for use on personal watercraft. Types of PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) Type I PFD: Offshore Life Jackets · Type II PFD: Near-Shore Vests · Type III PFD: Flotation Aids · Type IV PFD: Throwable Devices · Type V PFD: Special-Use Devices.
Is a fire extinguisher required on a jet ski?
There are two items required to have on every motorized watercraft to be considered legal on the water. The hope is they never need to be used, but if an emergency arises, you’ll be quite happy to have them on board and easily accessible. First, a proper fire extinguisher is always necessary. The First Alert Personal Watercraft Fire Extinguisher is rated class 5-B:C. This marine fire extinguisher is ideal for use on all types of boats. Fights flammable liquid and electrical fires.Safety kit First, a proper fire extinguisher is legally required on board. Your local dealer or marine store can help you find the right one. Next, I always carry a kit that at a minimum includes rope (about 50 feet), whistle, waterproof flashlight, and the canister it comes in can be used to bail water if needed.
How many fire extinguishers for an 18 foot boat?
When required, boats less than 26 feet must carry at least one B-I, Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher. Boats 26–40 feet must carry two B-I or one B-II Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher(s). Boats 40 – 65 feet must carry three B-I or one B-II and one B-I Coast Guard approved extinguishers. Federal law requires all vessels, including PWC, to have a Type B fire extinguisher on board if one or more of the following conditions exist: Any inboard engine. Closed compartments where portable fuel tanks may be stored. Double bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not filled completely with flotation material.