Federal law requires that boats under 20 feet in length must have at least one wearable personal flotation device (PFD) for each person on board, and children under 13 years of age must wear a PFD at all times while the vessel is underway. Additionally, boats must be equipped with a sound-producing device, such as a whistle or horn, to signal for help. It's also necessary to have fire extinguishers if the boat has a motor and is designed to carry passengers. Compliance with state laws may also apply, so it's important to check local regulations.
A boat's length overall dictates the equipment the boat must have to comply with federal and state laws.
A boat's length overall dictates the equipment the boat must have to comply with federal and state laws.
To determine the required equipment for your boat under federal and state law, you need to measure the boat's length. This measurement is typically taken from the tip of the bow (front) to the stern (back) of the boat, excluding any attachments like motors or platforms. The length of the boat influences the safety gear and equipment requirements, such as life jackets, fire extinguishers, and signaling devices.
The length of a motor boat is not restricted
3 miles
all boats except anything without a motor that is under 12 feet in length
3 miles
the length of the boat
Every boat will set its own minimum gambling age. Some of the boats allow gambling at age 18, will others set there minimum age to 21. Because each boat is on the water, it does not take part in Florida state law, by federal law. While the minimum federal age for gambling is 18 many casinos require you to be 21 if there is a bar located on the boat.
the length of the boat
No state requires boat owners to have insurance on a pleasure boat. If you have a loan using the boat as collateral, the bank will usually require insurance coverage on the boat. They will also require to be listed as a loss payee which protects their interest in the event of loss to the boat. Some marinas will require the boat owner to carry liability insurance and the marina may also require they be named as an additional insured.
Multiply boat length (in feet) by boat width (in feet), then divide by 15.