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Personal Watercraft Service and Repair

Personal Watercraft Service and Repair

Moto Loco specializes in watercraft repair. Call us at (805) 899-2453 for service/tune-ups, pre-purchase inspections, winterization and general repair.

What are the laws for operating a personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski)?

The laws for personal watercraft are the same as for boats, with a few exceptions:

  • Every person on board a personal watercraft must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

  • If the personal watercraft has a lanyard cutoff switch, the operator must attach the lanyard to his or her person.

  • Personal watercraft may not be operated between sunset and sunrise.

As with other vessels, people under age 16 may not operate a personal watercraft that has more that 15 horsepower unless they are 12 to 15 years old AND supervised on board by an adult. For more information, please visit http://www.dbw.ca.gov/