A. “Motorboat” means any vessel propelled in any respect by machinery, including those temporarily equipped with detachable motors.

B. “Observer” means the individual riding in a watercraft who shall be responsible for observing a water skier at all times. The observer and operator shall not be the same person.

C. “Operator” means the individual in physical control of a watercraft.

D. “Person” means any natural person, partnership, association or corporation.

E. “Personal watercraft” means any watercraft of less than sixteen feet which utilizes a motorized water jet pump as the primary source of propulsion and which is designed to be operated by a person in a sitting, standing, or kneeling position.

F. “Watercraft” or “vessel” means any contrivance used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, whether powered by engine, sail, motor, or occupant(s).

G. “Waters” includes any lake, pond or other body of fresh water within the city. (Ord. 938 §2, 1992; Ord. 454 §1, 1977; Ord. 427 (part), 1976).