Established in 1866, the Commission is primarily funded by Pennsylvania's boaters and fishermen through boat registration fees and fishing license revenues. Although not under the same jurisdiction, these agencies work together. They need to know what safety equipment is required for their watercraft. Operators are responsible for the actions of all persons on board their boats and for knowing the waters where they are boating. It excludes any projections that are not part of the boat's hull, such as an outboard motor or swim platform.
Classification determines the minimum legal requirements.
See Chapter 2. They all have advantages and disadvantages. Outboard motors vary greatly in size and clamp onto the transom. The whole motor pivots on its mounting to aim the wash and steer the boat. The boat turns in the opposite direction the tiller arm is pushed.