EightySeven550
Always just this close
- Location
- Tampa (Carrollwood)
what all is required to have on board?
- Thread starter Dubs chops
- Start date
cosander
Dallas/Fort worth
yeah I say fug the fire extinguisher if my chit catches fire I'll roll it over and swim away.
Fro Diesel
creative control
- Location
- Kzoo
Up here in dirty 'ol Michigan I am required to have plpd (personal liability and property damage auto ins) ins on my car. I get nothing if it is my fault but long as i am sober and not negligent i am not responsible for damages. If someone else hits me and wrecks the ski on my trailer i only get $500.
For the ski i rock the lanyard tied onto the bars w/whisle and a laminated reg in my car (if they want to see it that bad they can ride back to my car with me and write up a ticket in the meantime.
As far as all those other requirements, why? FOR a Jet SKI. Not a chance....If anything a TOW Rope should be required, not an extinguisher.
I've only been pulled over once....by the coast guard on lake Michigan. THe waves were hitting huge and they only told me to be careful becuase they were NOT coming after me when i seperated from my ski and got rided out to sea. they didn't even check my gear...but how could they....i could barely make it out of the narrow channel.
Just make sure you know the requirements where you are riding. Some people can get away with dumping bodies at their local lake while some of us get harrassed for jumping wakes too close....or riding wreckless. Lives your life but know the rules. More importantly Know Your Role.
For the ski i rock the lanyard tied onto the bars w/whisle and a laminated reg in my car (if they want to see it that bad they can ride back to my car with me and write up a ticket in the meantime.
As far as all those other requirements, why? FOR a Jet SKI. Not a chance....If anything a TOW Rope should be required, not an extinguisher.
I've only been pulled over once....by the coast guard on lake Michigan. THe waves were hitting huge and they only told me to be careful becuase they were NOT coming after me when i seperated from my ski and got rided out to sea. they didn't even check my gear...but how could they....i could barely make it out of the narrow channel.
Just make sure you know the requirements where you are riding. Some people can get away with dumping bodies at their local lake while some of us get harrassed for jumping wakes too close....or riding wreckless. Lives your life but know the rules. More importantly Know Your Role.
- Location
- So. IL
In the 750 place it under the fuel tank strap. It always worked for me that way. There is a place for it seems like.
In Illinois you must have a fire ext. But not for your own vessel, in case it is needed for another. Now that is stuuupid. I argued with the DNR guy about that until I got a ticket. But I have friends in high places I didn't have to pay it... :shhh:
Fro Diesel
creative control
- Location
- Kzoo
Michigans laws (discuss)
http://www.boat-ed.com/mi/handbook/pwc.htm
Each person riding on or being towed behind a PWC must wear a U.S. Coast Guard—approved Type I, II, or III PFD. Inflatable PFDs may not be used.
You may not allow a child under 7 years of age to ride on or be towed behind a PWC unless with a parent or guardian or designee of the parent or guardian.
The lanyard of a PWC's ignition safety switch must be attached to the person, clothing, or PFD of the operator.
It is illegal to operate a PWC between one hour before sunset and 8:00 a.m.
PWCs must be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner at all times. It is illegal to:
Jump the wake of another vessel unnecessarily close to the other vessel.
Weave your PWC through congested traffic.
Swerve at the last possible moment to avoid collision.
A PWC must be operated at "slow, no wake speed" if crossing within 150 feet behind another vessel unless the other vessel is also a PWC.
You may not operate a PWC within 200 feet of a Great Lakes shoreline unless traveling at "slow, no wake speed" perpendicular to the shoreline.
It is illegal to harass wildlife or disturb aquatic vegetation with your PWC.
You may not operate a PWC in waters less than 2 feet deep unless you are operating at "slow, no wake speed" or are docking or launching your PWC.
http://www.boat-ed.com/mi/handbook/pwc.htm
Each person riding on or being towed behind a PWC must wear a U.S. Coast Guard—approved Type I, II, or III PFD. Inflatable PFDs may not be used.
You may not allow a child under 7 years of age to ride on or be towed behind a PWC unless with a parent or guardian or designee of the parent or guardian.
The lanyard of a PWC's ignition safety switch must be attached to the person, clothing, or PFD of the operator.
It is illegal to operate a PWC between one hour before sunset and 8:00 a.m.
PWCs must be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner at all times. It is illegal to:
Jump the wake of another vessel unnecessarily close to the other vessel.
Weave your PWC through congested traffic.
Swerve at the last possible moment to avoid collision.
A PWC must be operated at "slow, no wake speed" if crossing within 150 feet behind another vessel unless the other vessel is also a PWC.
You may not operate a PWC within 200 feet of a Great Lakes shoreline unless traveling at "slow, no wake speed" perpendicular to the shoreline.
It is illegal to harass wildlife or disturb aquatic vegetation with your PWC.
You may not operate a PWC in waters less than 2 feet deep unless you are operating at "slow, no wake speed" or are docking or launching your PWC.
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Fro Diesel
creative control
- Location
- Kzoo
:cheer:I break anything in bold everytime i go out.:cheer:
- Location
- Pittsburgh
Before I had my foot holds in and i had the fire ex. I got pulled over for a saftey check
. The fish and boat commision checked my fire ex. and pushed the little button down on top and it didn't pop back up fast enough. $87.00 ticket :AR15firing: Thanks PA fish & boat.
. The fish and boat commision checked my fire ex. and pushed the little button down on top and it didn't pop back up fast enough. $87.00 ticket :AR15firing: Thanks PA fish & boat.
WaveDemon
Not Dead - Notable Member
- Location
- Hell, Florida
in florida,
fire extinguisher
lanyard
whistle
registration
I carry none of those though.
fire extinguisher
lanyard
whistle
registration
I carry none of those though.
WaveDemon
Not Dead - Notable Member
- Location
- Hell, Florida
I don't think thats right. you don't need one in daytona and they look all the ski's over.