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Do you have to have a boating license #1345534
05/07/15 03:42 AM
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to run a trolling motor? obviously you'd have to have one to run the big motor but what about just trolling around while fishing?

I'm fishing in my first tournament Sat. don't see any need in getting a boating license since I wouldn't be driving the boat anyway, but what about running the trolling motor?

I know this is probably a dumb question, but....


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345539
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Depends on if your driver stops when he sees blue lights


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345543
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Any motor requires boat restritation and vessel operator license


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345546
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I believe so...a trolling motor would make the boat a "motorized vessel" and you would be operating it

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345550
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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345551
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Thanks for the replies....I'd rather not have to run it anyway.


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345553
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I've had my fining license checked but I've never been asked to show my drivers license that I can remember.


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: MANGLER] #1345575
05/07/15 04:36 AM
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From the Boat-Ed.com site for vessel certification:

https://www.boat-ed.com/alabama/boating_law.html


From the DCNR site:

http://www.outdooralabama.com/boating-education-and-operator-certificationlicense

From the Alabama Department of Public Safety site:

http://dps.alabama.gov/Home/wfContent.aspx?ID=30&PLH1=plhDriverLicense-BoatLicense

The latter says this: You must be at least 12 years of age to operate a motorized vessel on Alabama's waterways.


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345581
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I've been checked before and you do have to have a license.


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345590
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Isnt a drivers license good?

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: jlbuc10] #1345604
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Originally Posted By: jlbuc10
Isnt a drivers license good?


As long as you have the vessel operator endorsement on it.

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345605
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You don't have to have one, but it is strongly suggested. smile


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: jlbuc10] #1345606
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Originally Posted By: jlbuc10
Isnt a drivers license good?


No. The vessel license is an endorsement on your DL, but is actually a different license.

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345607
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Nope have to have the v on them. Couple years ago it was 400.00 plus court cost. If you dont have them.

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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345627
05/07/15 05:46 AM
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Born before April 28, 1954 you don't have to have them. Easy to get...just do it!


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: BirminghamBuck] #1345629
05/07/15 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted By: BirminghamBuck
Yes



That's correct, I've been ticketed for it

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: trlrdrdave] #1345632
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Originally Posted By: trlrdrdave
Born before April 28, 1954 you don't have to have them. Easy to get...just do it!


You have to have it, you just don't have to take the test.

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345634
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You are right Doekiller..I had a brain fart.


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345653
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Correct me if i'm wrong but as long as someone inside the vessel has a boat license anyone can operate the boat


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Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: MTeague] #1345654
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Originally Posted By: MTeague
Correct me if i'm wrong but as long as someone inside the vessel has a boat license anyone can operate the boat


No.

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