BOATsmart! USA Knowledge Base

Boating Basics

    1. Boating Basics
    2. Boating Basics Continued
    3. The Hull
    4. Hull Styles
    5. Definitions: Parts of a Boat
    6. Definitions: Parts of a Personal Watercraft
    7. Engine Types
    8. Your Boat’s Gross Load Capacity and Horsepower Recommendations
    9. Determining Your Boat’s Capacities
    10. Personal Watercraft Capacities
    11. Boat Registration and Documentation
    12. Reciprocity Regulations
    13. Hull Identification Number (HIN)
    14. Federal Documentation
    15. Boat Theft Prevention Tips
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