The primary responsibility of a pleasure craft operator is to ensure the safety of all passengers and comply with maritime laws.
Operating a boat at night requires navigation lights to be properly installed and functioning to ensure visibility and avoid collisions.
The legal BAC limit for operating a boat in most states is 0.08%, the same as driving a car.
Legally required equipment includes life jackets, a fire extinguisher, and signaling devices like flares or whistles.
Maintaining a safe speed allows operators to react to obstacles or other vessels, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
In a no-wake zone, the boat operator must reduce speed to minimize the wake, protecting the shoreline and other boats.
