Personal Watercraft (PWC)


A small vessel (e.g., Jet Ski or Sea-Doo) designed for one to three people; subject to specific laws and often requires boater education to operate legally.

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Age Restrictions

Minimum or maximum ages set by states for operating certain classes of boats or PWCs; younger ope...

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PWC Operation

Rules and guidelines for handling personal watercraft, including safety lanyards, speed limits, a...

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Vessel Classification

The categorization of boats by length or type (e.g., Class A: less than 16 ft, Class 1: 16–26 ft)...

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