Equipment Required by Missouri State Law

	PWC	Boat Less Than 16 Ft.	Boat 16 Ft. To Less Than 26 Ft.
Certificate of Number Onboard
Validation Decal Displayed
PFDs: for each person	1	2,3	2,4
Type IV PFD: for boat
Type B-I Fire Extinguisher			5
Ignition Safety Switch
Ventilation System
Muffler
Horn, Whistle or Bell
Skier Down Flag		6	6
Navigation Lights

1. Those on PWC must wear a Personal Flotation Device at all times.
2. Children under the age of 7 years must wear a PFD at all times unless confined in a fully enclosed area.
3. Boats less than 16 ft. in length must carry one wearable (Type I, II, III or V*) or one throwable (Type IV) USCG-approved PFD for each person onboard or being towed.
4. Boats 16 ft. long or longer must carry one wearable (Type I, II, III or V*) USCG-approved PFD for each person onboard or being towed.
5. Two Type B-I fire extinguishers or one Type B-II fire extinguisher required for vessels 26 feet in length or longer.
6. Required for display whenever an occupant of the motorboat enters the water if on the waters of the Mississippi River, the Missouri River, or on Missouri lakes between the hours of 11 AM and sunset.
   * Type V PFDs must be worn to count toward meeting this requirement.

For more information, checkout our on-line handbook at http://www.boat-ed.com/mo/handbook/

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