What is the maximum legal speed for a PWC?

What is the maximum legal speed for a PWC?

To address this problem and to protect the general boating population, the Coast Guard and personal watercraft manufacturers created a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ in 1999 to limit the top speeds of Jet Skis to 65 mph. Though the agreement is informal, manufacturers choose to comply to improve the safety of their products.

How far from shore must a PWC?

Operate a vessel at greater than “slow, no wake speed” too close to the shoreline of any lake. For motorboats other than PWC, too close means within 100 feet of the shoreline. For PWC, too close means within 200 feet of the shoreline.

How far from the nearest other boat must a PWC reach before moving faster than no wake speed?

100-200 feet
High speeds too near shore or other boats: Most states require 100-200 feet of separation between boats and the shore when moving at more than no-wake speeds. (No wake means the slowest possible speed your boat will go and still provide maneuverability.)

Is there a speed limit on the ocean?

Usually, if there are no boaters or lighter boat traffic around, you can go at a good pace (fast), but you have to slow down if there are any speed limit signs. So, there won’t be any speed limits in oceans or seas.

What is the maximum legal speed for a PWC when operating within 200 ft of any Great Lakes shoreline?

Maximum speed 55 m.p.h. in all water unless otherwise regulated. 3. Michigan law states that a person operating a vessel shall operate it in a careful and prudent manner and at such a rate of speed so as not to unreasonably endanger the life or property of any person.

When must you slow your PWC to no wake speed?

Operate a vessel at a speed in excess of “slow, no wake speed” within 100 feet of any emergency vessel that has red or blue emergency lights displayed.

Can a 14 year old drive a boat in Michigan?

Personal Watercraft Those 14 and 15 years of age may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate and… He or she is accompanied on board by his or her parent or legal guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian or…