Extra Decal on PWC

TiltonBB · 07-01-2009, 05:05 PM

So if you have a 3 or more person PWC, and the optional sticker (and it is then considered a boat) are the occupants required to wear life jackets?

SIKSUKR · 07-02-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

So if you have a 3 or more person PWC, and the optional sticker (and it is then considered a boat) are the occupants required to wear life jackets?

This question has come up here before and answer is a clear as mud yes.Kind of like if you outfitted the 3-up pwc with lights,shouldn't you be able to use it at night because it's a boat?Most of the responses I have seen in the past so no.

EricP · 07-05-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

So if you have a 3 or more person PWC, and the optional sticker (and it is then considered a boat) are the occupants required to wear life jackets?

No, but you must have life jackets in the boat. It is registered as a boat and therefore follows boating rules. That said, no way I am riding without a vest on.

NightWing · 07-05-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EricP

No, but you must have life jackets in the boat. It is registered as a boat and therefore follows boating rules. That said, no way I am riding without a vest on.

That is kind of a slippery slope, because the PFDs have to be readily accessible, which is within arm's reach. If the vests are under the seat, then the passengers must get off the vessel, lift the seat and retrieve them. not exactly readily accessible.

The easy safe way is to just wear them.

EricP · 07-05-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NightWing

That is kind of a slippery slope, because the PFDs have to be readily accessible, which is within arm's reach. If the vests are under the seat, then the passengers must get off the vessel, lift the seat and retrieve them. not exactly readily accessible.

The easy safe way is to just wear them.

I totally agree, I was just quoting what MP told me.

chipj29 · 07-06-2009, 06:34 AM

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I totally agree, I was just quoting what MP told me.

I believe that you (and MP) are correct. I have never NOT worn my PFD when on my PWC, and require the same of my passengers. Why risk it?

NHKathy · 06-01-2010, 07:26 PM

Do you have to get a new sticker every year - or once you got it - you're good??

chipj29 · 06-02-2010, 07:01 AM

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Do you have to get a new sticker every year - or once you got it - you're good??

The sticker has no expiry date on it, so I assume it is good for the life of the craft.

NHKathy · 06-02-2010, 05:07 PM

that's what i'm assuming too...

SBC · 06-08-2010, 08:02 AM

As of 2010 the issuance of these stickers has been discontinued by Dept of Safety. There may be some literature out there that still indicates the option of the use of the sticker and that lit was probably printed much in advance of the change. It was always an option, not a requirement.

Now, clean out those intake grates and lets go jet skiing!!!

Aquadeziac · 06-08-2010, 08:29 PM

I have two 3 seaters, a number of years ago I sustained cowl damage on one and needed it refinished. I even went to DOS and MP in Glendale and no one knew about replacing destroyed stickers. None of the places where I have registered my machines have ever had any at all. So now I have one machine with and one machine without.

chipj29 · 06-09-2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquadeziac

I have two 3 seaters, a number of years ago I sustained cowl damage on one and needed it refinished. I even went to DOS and MP in Glendale and no one knew about replacing destroyed stickers. None of the places where I have registered my machines have ever had any at all. So now I have one machine with and one machine without.

I believe that you had to go to Concord to get the sticker. I never bothered to get one for my last PWC, but went to DMV Concord with a friend who got one. He had to submit a written request, a letter to DMV. It was a very strange and archaic process. The previous owner of the PWC I bought last year had gotten the sticker, which is how I have one now.

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NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	new year - new sticker?? Do you have to get a new sticker every year - or once you got it - you're good??

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NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks! that's what i'm assuming too...

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SBC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NH fresh waters and forests Posts: 72 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	PWC Stickers As of 2010 the issuance of these stickers has been discontinued by Dept of Safety. There may be some literature out there that still indicates the option of the use of the sticker and that lit was probably printed much in advance of the change. It was always an option, not a requirement. Now, clean out those intake grates and lets go jet skiing!!!

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Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Try getting a sticker I have two 3 seaters, a number of years ago I sustained cowl damage on one and needed it refinished. I even went to DOS and MP in Glendale and no one knew about replacing destroyed stickers. None of the places where I have registered my machines have ever had any at all. So now I have one machine with and one machine without. __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

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TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,991 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,196 Times in 931 Posts	So if you have a 3 or more person PWC, and the optional sticker (and it is then considered a boat) are the occupants required to wear life jackets?