It depends on the state- In Michigan, you must be at least 13 years of age and hold a state issued boating safety certificate (or its equivalent) in order to operate a personal watercraft without a legal operator of 18 years of age. However, operators aged under 12 years without a boating safety certificate, may continue to operate a personal watercraft as long as they are accompanied by legal operator at least 18 years of age on another personal watercraft within 500 feet.
What is the minimum age to operate a jet ski in virginia
The age for a jet ski rider in Australia is 16 years old.
At what age can you operate a jet ski by yourself in washington state?
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You can be 10 years old and operate a jet ski in Illinois under supervision. No one under 10 years old can operate a motorboat or jet ski.
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In Michigan they are the same thing, the boaters safety class covers both. If you have your boaters safety license you can legally operate at jet-ski at age 16. However, without a boaters safety license you can still operate a boat at age 16 but not a jet-ski. In the state of Michigan you have to be age 31 to operate a jet-ski without a license.
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The legal age is for driving alone is 16. If you are with and adult (18 or older) you can drive a jet ski at approximately 11 years old.
The age requirement for Jet Ski passengers will vary from state to state. Some states allow passengers of any age as long as they can hold onto the operator. Other states, however, do have age minimums.
It varies drastically depending on age and features. A new jet ski typically costs between $5,000 and $18,000. Used, working jet skis are available for as little as $800.