Boating laws AZ and California

roamrocker

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I tried a search but didnt see much. I am trying to see what the basic laws are and what i need to have in these two states since i am right on the boarder. As of now i have life jackets for everyone and my son is ALWAYS wearing his since he is 3. I have a whistle, air horn, and two fire bottles. Someone told me that if i was over 18ft i might need a throw type flotation device? Just looking for some input here so i am legal out there.... thanks
 

Beefer

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Re: Boating laws AZ and California

Check with the USCG, aside from their regs, they'll probably know if there are any additional laws for the 2 states over and above theirs.
 

H20Rat

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Re: Boating laws AZ and California

I tried a search but didnt see much. I am trying to see what the basic laws are and what i need to have in these two states since i am right on the boarder. As of now i have life jackets for everyone and my son is ALWAYS wearing his since he is 3. I have a whistle, air horn, and two fire bottles. Someone told me that if i was over 18ft i might need a throw type flotation device? Just looking for some input here so i am legal out there.... thanks

most likely 16 feet or longer, not 18. I think that is pretty much universal to most states. (16+ is the USCG reg, but states don't have to conform to that)
 

calinip

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Re: Boating laws AZ and California

here ya go!
California---http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Pubs/Abc/
Arizona---http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/boating.shtml
 

breastman569

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Re: Boating laws AZ and California

as far a arizona all we need out here is life jackets for everyone, a fire bottle, and a throwable pfd.
 
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