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Boating Information
Required Equipment Checklist
Required Equipment Checklist PWC Boats less 
than 16'		 Boat 16'
but less 
than 26'
Boaters Safety Certificate Yes -*1 Yes -*1 Yes -*1
Certificate of Number Onboard Yes Yes Yes
Validation Decal Displayed Yes Yes Yes
Life Jackets (PFD's): Type I, II or III Yes -*2 Yes - *3 Yes -*3
Life Jackets (PFD's): Type IV      Yes
Fire extinguisher, Type B-1 Yes Yes Yes
Ignition Safety Switch Yes     
Flame Arrestor Yes Yes - *4 Yes - *4
Ventilation System Yes Yes Yes
Muffler Yes Yes Yes
Horn, Bell or Whistle Yes - *5 Yes - *5 Yes
Daytime Visual Distress System     Yes
Night Time Visual Distress System See Note Yes - *7 Yes - *7
Navigation Lights See Note Yes - *8 Yes - *8
*1  Applicable if operator is a minor.  
*2 Those on a PWC must wear a PFD at all times.  Those under 12 years of age must wear a Type I or II PFD.   Inflatable PFD's are not allowed on PWC.
*3  Those under the age of 6 years must wear a PFD when riding on the open deck of any boat.
*4 Required on inboard and stern drives only.
*5 Required only on the Great Lakes and waters connected to the Great Lakes.
*6 When boating on the Great Lakes or waters connected to the Great Lakes between sunrise and sunset.
*7 When boating on the Great Lakes or waters connected to the Great Lakes between sunrise and sunset.
*8 Manually-driven boats (sailboats under sail, rowboats, etc.) are only required to have on hand a flashlight or lantern.

Note: Some items are not applicable to PWC since they are not allowed to operate between one hour before sunset and 8:00 am.

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Livingston County Jail Building
150 S. Highlander Way  | Howell, MI 48843

Business Phone 517.546.2440
FAX 517.546.1744

Jail Phone 517.546.2445
Jail FAX 517.546.1800

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Last updated:  Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Updated by:  L. Lalewicz