JET SKI/PWC
MINIMUM OPERATOR AGE NY- 14 Years Old NJ 16 Years Old
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ONBOARD? NY – no NJ one B-I extinguisher
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS NY- Orange flag NJ- none required
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS REQUIRED
NJ- 16’or longer in Federally Controlled Waters
NY- ALL SIZES everywhere at night
WHO ADMINISTERS THE STATE BOATER SAFETY PROGRAM
NJ- NJ State Police. Marine Service Bureau
NY- NYS Department of Parks. Bureau of Marine Services
TOWING PEOPLE BEHIND BOAT?PWC
NJ- Orange triangular tow flag & suitable observer
NY- No flag and observer is 10 y-o or older.
PFDs / Life Jackets
CHILDREN MUST WEAR UP TO AGE NY- 12 Yrs old NJ -13 Yrs old FLA- 6 Yrs
ADULTS MUST WEAR NY 11/1 to 5/1 on 21′ or less NJ- No requirement
REPORTING ACCIDENTS- Damage
NJ- $2,000 or more w/n 10 days of occurence
NY- $1,000 or more w/n 5 days
ANCHORS & RODE ARE REQUIRED ONBOARD
NJ- no requirement
NY- all vessels excl PWC’s
MIN AGE TO TAKE SAFETY CERTIFICATE COURSE & EXAM
NJ- 12 y-o
NY- 10 y-o