What rules govern the operation of pleasure boats?
Pleasure boat operators are subject to the same laws and rules while on navigable waters of the United States as are commercial operators. This means that a pleasure craft is subject to the same "rules of the road" to avoid collisions as are ocean-going vessels.
State laws also regulate such diverse subjects as reckless and careless operation of the vessel, the operation of personal water craft such as "jet skis" and "Sea-doos", mooring to buoys (which is prohibited), "no-wake zones", and interference with navigation. Personal water craft are vessels under the law.
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