Watercraft Checklist
All Watercraft
- Valid Registration Card On Board
- Registration Number Displayed Properly
- Wearable, Coast Guard Approved, Flotation Device
- Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise
- Sound Signaling Ability
All Watercraft
- Valid Registration Card On Board
- Registration Number Displayed Properly
- Wearable, Coast Guard Approved, Flotation Device
- Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise
- Sound Signaling Ability
Watercraft Under 16 Feet
| WHAT YOU NEED | Valid Registration Card On Board 1 | Registration Number | Wearable Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device For | One Coast Guard Approved Type IV Throwable Flotation | Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise | Sound Signaling Ability | Fire Extinguisher3 | Bell And Powered Whistle Or Horn | Engine Exhaust Muffling Device | Ventilation Required4 | Backfire Flame Arrester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBOARD ENGINE Fuel tanks portable and not enclosed |
X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Fuel tanks portable but in closed compartments | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Fuel tanks permanently installed and not vented to the outside4 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| INBOARD ENGINE Covered engine compartment |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Uncovered engine compartment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| SAILBOAT WITHOUT AUXILIARY POWER | X | X | X | X | X |
1. If the boat is not powered by motor or sail, then registration is not required.
2. Canoes and kayaks are not required to carry a throwable flotation device regardless of the length of the boat.
3. All boats with closed living space must carry a fire extinguisher.
4. Enclosed fuel tanks which are vented to the outside need no further ventilation.
5. Persons using personal watercraft, children 12 and under on open decks while underway, and all boaters below dams must wear an approved flotation device.
All Watercraft
- Valid Registration Card On Board
- Registration Number Displayed Properly
- Wearable, Coast Guard Approved, Flotation Device
- Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise
- Sound Signaling Ability
Watercraft 16 to Under 26 Feet
| WHAT YOU NEED | Valid Registration Card On Board 1 | Registration Number | Wearable Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device For | One Coast Guard Approved Type IV Throwable Flotation | Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise | Sound Signaling Ability | Fire Extinguisher3 | Bell And Powered Whistle Or Horn | Engine Exhaust Muffling Device | 4 Ventilation Required |
Backfire Flame Arrester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBOARD ENGINE Fuel tanks portable and not enclosed |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Fuel tanks portable but in closed compartments | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Fuel tanks permanently installed and not vented to the outside4 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| INBOARD ENGINE Covered engine compartment |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Uncovered engine compartment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| SAILBOAT WITHOUT AUXILIARY POWER | X | X | X | X | X | X |
1. If the boat is not powered by motor or sail, then registration is not required.
2. Canoes and kayaks are not required to carry a throwable flotation device regardless of the length of the boat.
3. All boats with closed living space must carry a fire extinguisher.
4. Enclosed fuel tanks which are vented to the outside need no further ventilation.
5. Persons using personal watercraft, children 12 and under on open decks while underway, and all boaters below dams must wear an approved flotation device.
All Watercraft
- Valid Registration Card On Board
- Registration Number Displayed Properly
- Wearable, Coast Guard Approved, Flotation Device
- Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise
- Sound Signaling Ability
Watercraft 26 to Under 40 Feet
| WHAT YOU NEED | Valid Registration Card On Board 1 | Registration Number | Wearable Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device For | One Coast Guard Approved Type IV Throwable Flotation | Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise | Sound Signaling Ability | Fire Extinguisher3 | Bell And Powered Whistle Or Horn | Engine Exhaust Muffling Device | 4 Ventilation Required |
Backfire Flame Arrester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBOARD ENGINE Fuel tanks portable and not enclosed |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Fuel tanks portable but in closed compartments | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Fuel tanks permanently installed and not vented to the outside4 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| INBOARD ENGINE Covered engine compartment |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Uncovered engine compartment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| SAILBOAT WITHOUT AUXILIARY POWER | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
1. If the boat is not powered by motor or sail, then registration is not required.
2. Canoes and kayaks are not required to carry a throwable flotation device regardless of the length of the boat.
3. All boats with closed living space must carry a fire extinguisher.
4. Enclosed fuel tanks which are vented to the outside need no further ventilation.
5. Persons using personal watercraft, children 12 and under on open decks while underway, and all boaters below dams must wear an approved flotation device.
All Watercraft
- Valid Registration Card On Board
- Registration Number Displayed Properly
- Wearable, Coast Guard Approved, Flotation Device
- Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise
- Sound Signaling Ability
Watercraft 40 to Under 65 Feet
| WHAT YOU NEED | Valid Registration Card On Board 1 | Registration Number | Wearable Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device For | One Coast Guard Approved Type IV Throwable Flotation | Lights Required Between Sunset And Sunrise | Sound Signaling Ability | Fire Extinguisher3 | Bell And Powered Whistle Or Horn | Engine Exhaust Muffling Device | 4 Ventilation Required |
Backfire Flame Arrester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBOARD ENGINE Fuel tanks portable and not enclosed |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Fuel tanks portable but in closed compartments | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Fuel tanks permanently installed and not vented to the outside4 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| INBOARD ENGINE Covered engine compartment |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Uncovered engine compartment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| SAILBOAT WITHOUT AUXILIARY POWER | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
1. If the boat is not powered by motor or sail, then registration is not required.
2. Canoes and kayaks are not required to carry a throwable flotation device regardless of the length of the boat.
3. All boats with closed living space must carry a fire extinguisher.
4. Enclosed fuel tanks which are vented to the outside need no further ventilation.
5. Persons using personal watercraft, children 12 and under on open decks while underway, and all boaters below dams must wear an approved flotation device.
