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PWC Requirements
1. NUMBERING (Proper spacing, contrasting color, minimum 3 inches high)
2. REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS  (Registration paapers must be on loard)
3. SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE  (Whistle or horn.  A means to attract attention)
4. WEARABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) (Wearable PFD for each person, minimum 50 MPH impact rated)
5. FIRE EXTINGUISHER (One CG approved B-1 extinguisher readily available)
6a. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (VDS) - INLAND (When in distress, means of attracting attention)  (for inland areas and lakes) (Orange, or red flag or other day VDS)
6b. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS (VDS) - OFFSHORE (for coastal, offshore & Great Lakes) (CG approved distress, not expired)
7. BACKFIRE FLAME ARRESTER (Approved type, tight installation, clean)
8. FUEL SYSTEM (Tanks secure, hoses in good condition)
9. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (Batteries secure, hoses in good condition)
10. DEFAULT/OVERRIDE SYSTEM (Engine kill or self-circling device not overridden)
11. OVERALL VESSEL CONDITION (Vessel clean, well maintained)
12 STATE REGULATIONS (Vessel complies with all state regulations, where operating)

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