What federal regulation must personal watercraft (pwc) operators adhere to just like all other powerboat operators?

Personal water craft are well thought-out by the coast guard to be class A inboard motor vessels and as such must follow to the same coast guard protocols and standard as any other powerboats such as they should have a fire extinguisher on board and must have an appropriate sound signaling device such as a horn or athletic whistle. They are also subject to USCG manufacturing and load capacity standards which may be found on the capacity plate and in the owner’s manual. The personal water craft should be REGISTERED with the state and required also to OBEY the nautical rules of the road.