Yes, if it has an inboard engine, permanent fuel tanks, or any enclosed storage or sealed area where flammable fumes can accumulate, you need a B-1 USCG-approved extinguisher.
Standard equipment on any watercraft should include life vests, first aid kit, fire extinguisher.
A fire extinguisher.
In Florida you are required to carry at least (1) B-1 fire extinguisher, a day emergency signal device, i.e. distress flag, whistle, USCG approved day signaling device (since Jet Ski's are only supposed to be operated during the day, operating at night is illegal), but incase you get stranded at in the dark a night signaling device i.e. flashlight, flare (if desired, not required) and enough PFDs (life jackets) for every passenger.
In Florida you are required to carry at least (1) B-1 fire extinguisher, a day emergency signal device, i.e. distress flag, whistle, USCG approved day signaling device (since Jet Ski's are only supposed to be operated during the day, operating at night is illegal), but incase you get stranded at in the dark a night signaling device i.e. flashlight, flare (if desired, not required) and enough PFDs (life jackets) for every passenger.
PWCs and boats up to 26 feet must carry at least one B-I fire extinguisher unless exempt (i.e., Class A or 1, open, outboard motor, not carrying passengers for hire, etc). A B-1 extinguisher may be a 2-pound dry chem, 4-pound CO2 or 6 quart foam, if properly labelled as USCG certified. Boats 26 to 40 feet must carry two B-I or one B-II. If there is a permanently installed fire extinguisher system only one B-I extinguisher is required. For vessels 40 to 65 feet, three B-I or one B-II and one B-I extinguishers are required. Vessels in this class with permanently installed fire extinguisher systems are required to carry two B-I or one B-II extinguishers. Vessels without combustible fuel onboard, no gasoline engine or no areas where vapors can be trapped are not required to carry a fire extinguisher.
In Florida you are required to carry at least (1) B-1 fire extinguisher, a day emergency signal device, i.e. distress flag, whistle, USCG approved day signaling device (since Jet Ski's are only supposed to be operated during the day, operating at night is illegal), but incase you get stranded at in the dark a night signaling device i.e. flashlight, flare (if desired, not required) and enough PFDs (life jackets) for every passenger.
In Florida you are required to carry at least (1) B-1 fire extinguisher, a day emergency signal device, i.e. distress flag, whistle, USCG approved day signaling device (since Jet Ski's are only supposed to be operated during the day, operating at night is illegal), but incase you get stranded at in the dark a night signaling device i.e. flashlight, flare (if desired, not required) and enough PFDs (life jackets) for every passenger.
Yes. As of January 1, 2008, boaters 70 and younger must now carry a boater education card when operating powerboats (including personal watercraft or any motorized watercraft) greater than 10 hp. Youth 12-15 also need a boater education card when operating boats 0-10 hp alone. When operating a motorboat over 10 hp, a card-holding adult (16 or older, 18 for personal watercraft) must be in direct supervision (on-board, and able to immediately take corrective action in case of emergency).
In Texas, Drivers are required to carry minimum liability limits for both property damage and personal injury to another.
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Watercraft insurance can be bought at any insurance company. Most insurance companies carry boat or jetski insurance. You might have to pay a little more since it is a pleasure item and not a necessity item.
No, you would not be required to carry workman's comp on yourself; I would recommend personal policy coverage, in your case.