Marine Accessories

State

Does your state allow PWCs to pull water skiers?

If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, are there any restrictions?

Alabama

Yes

Must have 2 mirrors, with a minimum viewing area of 10 square inches each, measuring a minimum of 2.5 inches tall and 4.0 inches wide. These mirrors must be mounted, one on each side, on the body (not the steering mechanism) of the pwc in such a way as to maximize the rear viewing of the operator.

Alaska

Yes

American Samoa

No

Arizona

Yes

Watercraft cannot be overloaded. All requirements apply.

Arkansas

Yes

Must have onboard an observer at least 12yrs or older and the PWC must be able to ride 3 or more persons. Mirrors are not allowed in lieu of an observer.

Australia

British Columbia

California

Yes

There is no exemption from having an observer with a ski flag that must be available for use on board the vessel when skiing or wakeboarding.

Colorado

yes

An observer must be onboard the PWC and a skier down flag must be used.

Connecticut

Yes

3 and 4 person pwc’s only – must have a backward facing observer even when wakeboarding.

Delaware

Yes

yes

District of Columbia

Yes

Must have a mirror and an observer facing the skier

Florida

Yes

PWCs must have a person, in addition to the operator, in a position to observe the progress of the skier or have a wide-angle rearview mirror mounted in such a way as to permit the operator to see the progress of the skier.

Georgia

Yes

Must be a three seater with one observer.

Guam

Yes

Same as any water ski operations

Hawaii

Yes

same as any vessel towing water skiers

Idaho

Yes

Cannot exceed capacity, skiers must wear PFDs, and must have an observer and flag.

Illinois

Yes