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	III - Personal Watercraft
		Personal watercraft are not generally covered by homeowners or auto insurance, and where they are, the coverage limits can be fairly low.
		If you have several personal watercraft, you may qualify for a multi-boat discount on your insurance.
		Sea Doos, Wave Runners and other personal watercraft are fun and so easy to use that you can get a false sense of security; however, each year they cause thousands of serious injuries.
	www.iii.org /individuals/other/insurance/watercraft (410 words)

	Personal Watercraft Regulations
		A person shall not operate a personal watercraft if a child under 7 years of age is on board or towed unless with a parent or guardian or designee of parent or guardian.
		The operator of a personal watercraft that is involved in an accident must show his or her registration to any persons injured or to the owner of any damaged property.
		It shall be presumed that the personal watercraft is being operated with the knowledge and consent of the owner if it is driven by his or her son, daughter, spouse, father, mother, brother, sister or other immediate member of the owner’s family.
	lake-sherwood.org /forms/pwc_rules.html (1234 words)

	Code of Maryland Regulations - Title 8
		A person may not operate or give permission to operate personal watercraft on the waters of the State, unless each person on board is wearing a Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V personal flotation device approved by the United States Coast Guard.
		A person may not operate or give permission to operate on the waters of the State a personal watercraft unless it is equipped with a self-circling device, or a lanyard-type engine cutoff switch.
		A person may not operate or give permission to operate on the waters of the State a personal watercraft equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard-type engine cutoff switch, unless the lanyard is operational and attached to the operator of the personal watercraft, the operator's clothing, or a personal flotation device worn by the operator.
	www.dnr.state.md.us /publiclands/dccomarpw.html (1021 words)

	Personal water craft -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A personal watercraft (PWC) is a (Click link for more info and facts about recreational) recreational (Skill in the management of boats) watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a (A small vessel for travel on water) boat.
		Personal water craft are small, easily handled, fairly easy to use, affordable, and their propulsion systems are safer for swimmers and wildlife.
		In some areas, only new personal watercraft that meet the current regulations are permitted; an example is (A lake on the border between Nevada and California west of Carson City; a popular resort area) Lake Tahoe.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pe/personal_water_craft.htm (812 words)

	Personal Watercraft Safety & Operator Responsibility
		Couple the rise in accident statistics with sales of personal watercraft jumping from 29,000 sold in 1987 to nearly 200,000 in 1997, and it is readily apparent the PWC owners and rental businesses are drawing the attention of the public and their legislators.
		A Personal watercraft is defined as a vessel which uses and inboard motor powering a water jet pump as the primary source of motive power, and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel, rather than the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel.
		Personal watercraft should always yield the right-of-way to other vessels, such as those engaged in fishing, large/deep-draft ships and commercial vessels, anchored boats, and stationary vessels not under command.
	www.uscg.mil /mlclant/kdiv/ksepersonwatercraft.htm (1776 words)

	The Facts - Personal Watercraft Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The average personal watercraft owner is a middle-aged, highly educated, white- collar worker with considerable boating experience.
		Fifty-nine percent of the personal watercraft owners are really not interested in any type of intense physical activity when using their watercraft, but are more likely to use them for short cruises (62%), to cool off and get wet (62%) and to entertain visiting friends or family (61%).
		In addition, personal watercraft owners are more likely than traditional boat owners to wear their personal flotation devices, which results in fewer accidental drowning deaths.
	www.ozpwc.com /ozpwc/thefacts.htm (3712 words)

	Personal Watercraft
		Personal Water Craft are considered by the Coast Guard to be Class A inboard motor vessels and as such must adhere to the same Coast Guard regulations and standards as any other powerboats in this category, such as they must have a fire extinguisher on board, and must have appropriate signaling devices.
		Many states regulate the operation of personal watercraft within their borders by prohibiting them from specified lakes and boating areas, or by placing geographic restrictions on their use.
		The Personal Watercraft Industry Association has created a code of ethics for PWC users that really is valuable for all boaters.
	www.boatus.com /onlinecourse/documents/pwc.html (2769 words)

	Personal Watercraft & Boating Safety Legislation--1999 Summary
		In Arkansas, a person may no longer operate a personal watercraft towing another person on devices such as water skis unless there is an observer on board in addition to the operator that can monitor the safety of the person being towed.
		Provides that a person who operates a watercraft in a careless or reckless manner shall not be permitted to operate a watercraft for at least two years.
		Requires a personal watercraft used to tow a waterskier must have carrying capacity of at least 3 persons and at least one shall accompany operator as an observer.
	www.ncsl.org /programs/transportation/99boatlg.htm (6078 words)

	Facts On Personal Watercraft
		"Personal watercraft" means a vessel less than 12 feet in length, propelled by machinery, that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel.
		Personal watercraft (PWC) are subject to the same laws governing the operation of motorboats of the same size.
		Lanyard/Self-Circling Device--The law requires a person operating a personal watercraft equipped with a lanyard cutoff switch to attach the lanyard to his or her person.
	www.sacdelta.com /safety/pwc.html (771 words)

	Subchapter II. Personal Watercraft
		If the personal watercraft is equipped with a lanyard-type engine cutoff switch, no person shall operate such personal watercraft unless the lanyard is attached to the person, clothing or personal flotation device of the operator of such personal watercraft.
		(m) No person shall operate a personal watercraft to tow a water skier, aquaboard or other similar device unless there is in such vessel a competent observer, in addition to the operator, and the personal watercraft is designed by the manufacturer to carry the operator, the observer and the person(s) being towed.
		A printed map or chart of the area where the person is permitted to operate shall be provided by the person from whom the personal watercraft is rented.
	delcode.delaware.gov /title23/c022/sc02/index.shtml (998 words)

	Riding Rules for Personal Watercraft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A personal watercraft is a boat, and you're the captain.
		Federal regulations require all personal watercraft to be registered and have an identification number.
		Personal watercraft riders must share the waterways with other boaters, fishermen, swimmers, surfers, and skiers, so respect their rights to safety, access, and use of the water.
	www.boatwashington.org /PWC.htm (1024 words)

	Personal Watercraft (Jetskis) \| Water Department
		Days of operation for personal watercraft are normally Friday, Saturday and Sunday, sunrise to sunset, from May through October.
		Since personal watercraft are classified as Class A inboard vessels, operators must follow the same rules of operation which govern all boats in any particular waterway.
		The number of personal watercraft allowed on the lake at any one time is determined by how safe lake personnel feel it is, but as a general rule the limit is 100.
	www.sandiego.gov /water/recreation/pwc.shtml (339 words)

	Personal Watercraft Background (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The personal watercraft (PWC) concept originated in the 1960s when a home inventor conceived and built his notion of a powered water ski.
		Splash, Personal Watercraft Illustrated, Water Scooter (now Watercraft World), and PWC Magazine and sang the praises of the new and rapidly growing sport.
		Awareness and usage of personal watercraft was significantly lower among older Americans, according to the Leisure Trends survey.
	www.pwia.org /faqs/background.html (1132 words)

	Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Personal watercraft, known as jet skis, water scooters, wet cycles, and other names are common, but so are accidents involving these nimble little boats.
		A personal watercraft is a motorboat under the law.
		The personal watercraft is not a child’s toy -- if the child is not old enough to drive a car, they shouldn’t be operating a personal watercraft.
	www.hood.army.mil /pao/safety/personal_watercraft.htm (862 words)

	Personal Watercraft Regulations
		If the personal watercraft is purchased from a dealer, 1 15-day temporary permit may be issued.
		Each person less than 12 years of age, riding or being towed, must wear a type I or type II personal floatation device.
		A person shall not operate a personal watercraft if a child under 7 years of age is on board or towed unless with a parent or guardian or designee of parent or guardian (verbal consent).
	sellingkalamazoo.com /pwc.html (1031 words)

	Personal Watercraft
		Anyone may operate a personal watercraft if someone at least 18 years old is riding on the craft and they hold a safety certificate.
		A personal flotation device (life jacket) must be worn by the operator and all passengers.
		Personal watercraft are not allowed within 500 feet of a marked swim area.
	www.proskipper.com /PWC.htm (600 words)

	Personal Watercraft
		Tragedies involving personal watercrafts occur on the lakes and rivers of this country hundreds of times a year and will likely increase as the number of these type of recreational vessels or "jet-skis" continue to grow.
		Personal watercraft (PWC) are less than 13 feet long and are powered by an internal combustion engine that generates a powerful jet of water as its primary source of propulsion.
		PWC's are designed to carry from one to three people and be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel.
	www.safetyforum.com /pwc (1862 words)

	Personal Watercraft Insurance - Foremost Personal Watercraft Insurance features products such as wave runner insurance ...
		With Foremost's personal watercraft policy, you can select the coverages that best fit your situation.
		Personal watercraft insurance from Foremost is only available in the United States in all states except Florida.
		Learn more now about Foremost personal watercraft coverages.
	www.foremost.com /products/personal_watercraft (242 words)

	August 2005 - Personal Watercraft Safety
		State law requires any person born on or after January 1, 1982 to show proof that they have completed an approved boater education course if they plan to operate watercraft larger than 10 horsepower, which includes jet-propelled personal watercraft.
		All persons riding a personal watercraft must wear a life jacket.
		The personal watercraft may not be operated between sunset and sunrise anywhere in Ohio.
	www.dnr.state.oh.us /news/aug05/0805watercraft.htm (276 words)

	PWC
		Personal watercraft (PWC) is the term used to describe craft with trade names such as Jet Skis, Waverunners and Sea Doos.
		Regardless of the type of PWC, it is important for operators to remember that PWC are a type of power boat, and are subject to regulations and laws.
		It is compulsory for the operator and passenger of a PWC to wear a suitable personal flotation device (PFD).
	www.waterways.nsw.gov.au /pwc.html (1430 words)

	Personal Watercraft
		Steering a personal watercraft toward any object or person in the water and turning sharply at close range so as to spray the object or person.
		All personal watercraft used for towing any person shall be equipped with rearview mirrors.
		Mirrors shall not be mounted on the steering mechanism of the personal watercraft.
	www.outdooralabama.com /boating/pwc.cfm (450 words)

	Shopping Sports Motorsports Personal Watercraft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Personal watercraft parts and accessories: billet handlepole brackets, water check valve systems, custom fiberglass parts, and freestyle kits.
		Inland Jet Sports - Offers personal watercraft performance enhancing parts for the major brands and aftermarket and OEM performance parts and accessories for personal watercraft, motorcycles, and ATVs.
		Watercraft Performance Products - Personal watercraft high performance parts, hard to find parts, accessories, racing parts, and go-peds.
	www.iper1.com /iper1-odp/scat/id/Shopping/Sports/Motorsports/Personal_Watercraft (890 words)

	Personal Watercraft Loans - Jet Ski Financing - Bad Credit Personal Watercraft Financing - Loans
		The bottom line is that errors hurt your ability to get approved for personal watercraft loans so it is best to have them removed before you apply.
		If you have bad credit and are looking for a bad credit personal watercraft loan, there are many banks and lenders that can help you get approved.
		It is highly recommended personal watercraft loans that before you apply for motorcycle financing you fully understand your credit history.
	www.motorcycle-financing-guide.com /personal-watercraft-loans.html (644 words)

	Personal Watercraft Racing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Personal watercraft and ATV sales and service center.
		Personal watercraft race team with no rules from Region 4.
		Personal watercraft racing team riders, results and sponsors.
	www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Sports/Motorsports/Personal_Watercraft_Racing (386 words)

	Boating Basics - Getting Underway - Personal Watercraft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A Personal Watercraft (PWC) is defined as a vessel which uses an inboard motor powering a water jet pump as the primary source of motive power, and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel, rather than the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel.
		Federal Regulations require that all personal watercraft be registered and display a registration number in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
		Properly fitted, CG approved personal flotation devices (life jackets) are required for each person on board, and in most states they are required to be WORN by a PWC operator.
	www.boatsafe.com /nauticalknowhow/boating/7_6.htm (864 words)

	Personal Watercraft Zones
		The personal watercraft zone is a 600 foot wide area along the ocean beach where personal watercraft may be launched and ridden inside the surfline.
		Personal watercraft may be refueled on the beach but must be 25 feet from the shoreline.
		All personal watercraft operated within the watercraft zone must meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements and must have a valid registration, personal flotation device, helmet, fire extinguisher, whistle, kill switch lanyard and waterbox exhaust system.
	volusia.org /beach/pwczone.htm (740 words)

	LCRA: Water: Personal watercraft safety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Use of personal watercraft — such as Jet Skis, Sea Doos and WaveRunners — continues to grow on LCRA-managed lakes.
		Personal watercraft (or PWCs) are subject to all boating laws, plus regulations specific to operating PWCs.
		A person is exempt from mandatory boater education requirements if they are at least 18 years of age.
	www.lcra.org /water/boater_pwc.html (351 words)

	Personal Watercraft
		Some states have special laws governing the use of personal water craft (PWC), which address operations, registration and licensing requirements, education, required safety equipment and minimum ages.
		Anytime you go out in a boat, give a responsible person details about where you will be and how long you will be gone.
		This is important because if the boat is delayed because of an emergency, becomes lost, or encounters other problems, you want help to be able to reach you.
	centralflorida.redcross.org /personal-watercraft.php (377 words)

	Wisconsin Boat License and Boating Safety Course - Operating a Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Although a personal watercraft (PWC) is considered an inboard vessel and operators must follow the same rules and requirements that apply to other vessels, there are additional, specific considerations for the PWC operator.
		When operating your personal watercraft, always consider the effect you may have on the environment.
		Any passenger on a PWC should be able to securely hold on to the person in front of them or to the handholds, while keeping both feet firmly on the footrests.
	www.boat-ed.com /wi/course/p3-11_operatingpwc.htm (1424 words)

	Personal Watercraft Regulations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		All operators of personal watercraft will be required to earn a safety certificate before they may operate, according to the phase in schedule below.
		In addition to teaching the particulars of handling a PWC, this course will also be beneficial for any boater wishing to learn more about the rules of the road, reading bouys, boat handling, and other boating safety related topics.
		Until January 4th, 2004, under certain restrictions persons 18 years of age or older who would not otherwise be able to operate a PWC without a safety certificate, may rent a PWC without a certificate.
	www.uscgaux01422.org /Main_Pages/Public_Education/new_jet_ski_laws.htm (387 words)

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