Registration

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by JamesFreestyle, October 8, 2008.

  1. JamesFreestyle

    JamesFreestyle Member

    What is a personal watercraft?
    A personal watercraft (PWC) is a power driven vessel with a fully enclosed hull. It does not take on water if capsized, and is designed to be operated by a person standing, sitting astride or kneeling on it but not sitting within it (i.e. a jetski). (Taken off ARC website)

    Therefore; if you fit a shitty scupper valve to the the back of your ski that allows it takes on water when capsized then technically it's no longer a pwc and does not need to be registered.
    JamesFreestyle, October 8, 2008
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  2. Aquanob

    Aquanob Active Member

    Sweet :D
    Aquanob, October 8, 2008
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  3. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    I would like to see you argue this point with the coast guard :)
    FreeStylin_SJ, October 8, 2008
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  4. wingie

    wingie Member

    right stupid question time , do you guys up in auckland have to register your ski,s. there was talk about makeing us down here agaes about but it seems to off fell by the way side , what do they charge you
    wingie, October 13, 2008
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  5. Roesty

    Roesty New Member

    Roesty, October 13, 2008
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  6. Superjet21

    Superjet21 Member

    its not the fees that bother me just the stink stickers that u have to put on your ski
    Superjet21, October 13, 2008
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  7. grey power

    grey power Member

    stickers

    I rang them today, i think you can use your own stickers, ie. match your color scheme..their stickers are 12.50 xtra...so 47.50 total...
    grey power, October 17, 2008
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  8. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    You can use ur own stickers as long as they meet the requirements i.e 150mm high (i think) there is no rule on the thickness of the numbers
    FreeStylin_SJ, October 17, 2008
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  9. grey power

    grey power Member

    stickers

    coast guard said 90mm, cool , the smaller the better...
    grey power, October 21, 2008
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  10. criss_cross

    criss_cross New Member

    i was talking to a guy the other day who reckons you can put the reg number sticker on the inside of the footholds as they only need to be visible when coast guard pulls up along side???

    anyone done this or can confirm?
    criss_cross, October 22, 2008
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  11. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    From the ARC website

    What are registration stickers?

    Registration stickers are like the number plate on your car. They must be clearly displayed on each side of the craft. If you don't like the look of these stickers you may sign write your numbers on - as long as they are the minimum height of 90mm, and are clearly readable and visible.


    Where do the numbers go on the craft?

    The numbers must be above the water, clearly visible, and on both sides of the craft.

    I would say that putting reg stickers in ur footholds is complete BS. When I did my day skippers course the dude said that there must be a set of reg numbers on each side of the ski so people can note down the reg no. and report it to the coast guard if some one is using a jet ski in a dangerous manner...
    FreeStylin_SJ, October 22, 2008
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