All PWC (personal watercraft) drivers are required to have completed and retained a boating safety education course. A boat with more than 25 horsepower or a PWC may NOT be operated by anyone under the age of 11 years old.
What are the criteria to operate a boat with greater than 25 horsepower?
Personal Watercraft (PWC):
- Even with an adult on board, anyone under the age of 13 is not allowed to drive.
- 13-year-olds operating a watercraft must either a) have someone older than 21 with them, b) have a watercraft operator's permit, and c) be under the direct supervision of someone older than 21.
- 14–17 years old: Requires either a) a watercraft operator's permit or b) a passenger who is at least 21.
Motorboat Operators:
- Less than 12 years old: a) under 25 HP, no limit; b) between 25 and 75 HP, someone at least 21 must be on board and within reach of the controls; c) over 75 HP, not even with adults on board, is prohibited.
- 12 to 17-year-olds: a) 25 HP or less - no limit; b) over 25 HP - require a watercraft operator's permit or have a person at least 21 years old on board within reach of the controls.
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