The City of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city extending from Boca de Tomatlan tomatlÃ¡n to The nayarit. border
1 Powered boats less than 7m in length and whose maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots, may show an all-round white light instead of sidelights. If practical, these ships should also show sidelights.  Powered boats must show sidelights and either an all-round white light or a stern and masthead light.
Required Boating Safety Equipment. Make sure you carry these items on board to stay safe (and legal!) on the water. Life Jackets A properly fitting and serviceable jacket for every person on board. Fire Extinguisher It must be a Coast Guard-approved B1 model. Throwable Boats over 16 feet must carry a throwable device.