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Other PWC Considerations IC 14-15-12-8 Personal flotation devices Sec. 8. A person shall not operate a personal watercraft on public waters unless every individual: 1. operating; 2. riding on; or 3. being towed by; the personal watercraft is wearing a personal flotation device that meets the requirements for designation by the United States Coast Guard as a Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V personal flotation device, if applicable. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.38-2000, SEC.5; P.L.24-2001, SEC.2. ◆◆ ◆◆ Remember that everyone on board a PWC must wear a life jacket (PFD). Inflatables are not approved for PWC use. Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from the pump intake area. Before cleaning debris away from the pump intake, be sure to shut off the engine. Keep everyone clear of the steering nozzle unless the ◆◆ PWC is shut off. The water jet can cause severe injuries. ◆◆ Frequently inspect your PWC’s electrical systems (e.g., starter and engine gauge connections) to ensure there is no potential for electrical spark. Gas fumes could collect in the engine compartment and an explosion could occur. After fueling, sniff the engine compartment for any evidence of gas fumes. ◆◆ Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommended capacity for your PWC. ◆◆ Know your limits, and ride according to your abilities. ◆ ◆ See page 71 for other requirements specific to PWCs. 22 Boating Basics Copyright © 2010 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com
Before Going Out All operators are required to obey laws that regulate your vessel’s registration, titling, and operation. Registering Your Boat or PWC IC 9-31-3 ◆◆ An Indiana certificate of registration is required to operate a vessel legally on public waters unless the vessel is nonmotorized (vessels using an electric trolling motor require registration). ◆◆ Apply to any Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) License Branch to obtain a certificate of registration. ◆◆ You must keep the certificate on board and available for JOHN DOE 100 NORTH ST. inspection by an enforcement INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204 officer whenever the vessel is operated. ◆◆ If your vessel requires registration, it is illegal to operate it or allow others to operate it unless it is registered and properly numbered. ◆◆ If you lose or destroy your certificate of registration, you must apply to the BMV for a duplicate and pay a processing fee. ◆◆ Registration information must be kept current. • If you change your address, you must notify a BMV License Branch within 30 days of the change. • If you transfer ownership of your vessel or if it is destroyed, you should report it to your local BMV License Branch within 15 days. ◆◆ Larger recreational vessels owned by U.S. citizens may (at the option of the owner) be documented by the U.S. Coast Guard (call 1-800-799-8362). USCG–documented vessels also must be registered but are exempt from displaying the “IN” registration number. It’s the Law! 23 Copyright © 2010 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com
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Page 7 and 8: ◆◆ Before beginning to fuel:
Page 9 and 10: Filing a Float Plan Before going ou
Page 11 and 12: Navigation Rules There are two term
Page 13 and 14: Encountering Vessels at Night Give
Page 15 and 16: Nuns are red cone-shaped buoys mark
Page 17 and 18: Other Non-Lateral Markers Safe Wate
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Page 21 and 22: Ignition Safety Switches IC 14-15-1
Page 23: • Avoid maneuvers that cause the
Page 27 and 28: Types of Fees Related to Registerin
Page 29 and 30: Lake Permits All privately owned, m
Page 31 and 32: (c) The term includes a sailboat th
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Page 35 and 36: period. The period of the suspensio
Page 37 and 38: Marine Events IC 14-15-7-3(a);312 I
Page 39 and 40: Diver-Down Flags IC 14-15-9 ◆◆
Page 41 and 42: ◆◆ Besides being USCG-approved,
Page 43 and 44: Fire Extinguishers 312 IAC 5-13-3 A
Page 45 and 46: Ventilation Systems IC 14-15-2-2 Bi
Page 47 and 48: IC 14-15-2-11 White light aft Sec.
Page 49 and 50: ◆◆ Vessel operators must make s
Page 51 and 52: Sound-Producing Devices 312 IAC 5-1
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Page 55 and 56: • Causing a hazardous wake or was
Page 57 and 58: Alcohol and Drugs IC 14-15-8-1 “C
Page 59 and 60: IC 14-15-8-5 “Prima facie evidenc
Page 61 and 62: IC 14-15-8-11 Implied consent to ch
Page 63 and 64: 2. the person charged with the offe
Page 65 and 66: (f) If the conviction under conside
Page 67 and 68: 5. Provide reasonable assistance to
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Page 71 and 72: Typical Marine Sanitation Device
Page 73 and 74: Specifically for PWCs Personal wate
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IC 14-15-12-9 Self-circling capabil
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◆◆ If towing a person behind a
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