No motor in excess of 9.9 hp may be operated on the Ogeechee River upstream of State Hwy 119. No motor in excess of 25 hp may be operated on Lake Julliette. All boats that carry any means of mechanical propulsion and all sailboats 12 feet and longer must be registered. PFDs must be readily accessible to all occupants, in good and serviceable condition, legibly marked with the US Coast Guard approved number, and of appropriate size for the occupants. Also, one Type IV throwable device must be on board.
Models are available for all ages and boating activities.
Children under age 10 must wear an appropriately sized PFD when the vessel is under way, unless the child is within a fully enclosed, roofed cabin. Georgia honors all other states' registrations, provided the boat is not used in excess of 60 consecutive days. Almost one-half of the boating accidents in Georgia are caused by collision with another boat or an object. Practically all boating accidents occur because of carelessness, inexperience or ignorance of safe boating practices. It is unlawful to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.