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Do you have to have a boating license #1345534 05/07/15 04:42 AM 05/07/15 04:42 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 20,404 Northport, AL GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 20,404 Northport, AL	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.... There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345539 05/07/15 04:46 AM 05/07/15 04:46 AM
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Avengedsevenfold 10 point Joined: May 2013 Posts: 4,572 Behind you	Depends on if your driver stops when he sees blue lights Carrying a gun isn't comfortable; but at times it is comforting "Cause the cause for the pause you think you see is really concentration on the steel” NonPoint

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345543 05/07/15 04:50 AM 05/07/15 04:50 AM
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top cat Freak of Nature Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 42,465 UR 6	Any motor requires boat restritation and vessel operator license LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!! - - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345546 05/07/15 04:52 AM 05/07/15 04:52 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,787 Saraland, Alabama hammerhead Booner
hammerhead Booner Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,787 Saraland, Alabama	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 05/07/15 04:58 AM 05/07/15 04:58 AM
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BirminghamBuck 10 point B Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,077 Guntersville, AL	Yes

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345551 05/07/15 05:01 AM 05/07/15 05:01 AM
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GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 20,404 Northport, AL	Thanks for the replies....I'd rather not have to run it anyway. There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345553 05/07/15 05:04 AM 05/07/15 05:04 AM
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MANGLER 2016 Moderator of the Year M Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,803 Hueytown	I've had my fining license checked but I've never been asked to show my drivers license that I can remember. One day the right woman will come along and the next thing you know you'll be wearing her underwear!

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: MANGLER] #1345575 05/07/15 05:36 AM 05/07/15 05:36 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 52,020 Round ‘bout there C Clem Mildly Quirky
Clem Mildly Quirky C Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 52,020 Round ‘bout there	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. "Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter "Bible says you shouldn't put sugar in your cornbread." Dustin, 2013 "Best I can figure 97.365% of the general public is a paint chip eating, mouth breathing, certified dumbass." BCLC, 2020

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345581 05/07/15 05:42 AM 05/07/15 05:42 AM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 41 Munford,Al Steve7986 spike
Steve7986 spike Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 41 Munford,Al	I've been checked before and you do have to have a license. Mathews Creed HHA Sight QAD Rest Gold Tip Arrows Mathews Quiver Scott Silverhorn Release

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345590 05/07/15 05:53 AM 05/07/15 05:53 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 11,662 Longwood, FL J jlbuc10 Booner
jlbuc10 Booner J Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 11,662 Longwood, FL	Isnt a drivers license good?

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: jlbuc10] #1345604 05/07/15 06:20 AM 05/07/15 06:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,787 Saraland, Alabama hammerhead Booner
hammerhead Booner Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,787 Saraland, Alabama	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 05/07/15 06:21 AM 05/07/15 06:21 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 32,451 North Alabama YEKRUT Turkey Nut
YEKRUT Turkey Nut Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 32,451 North Alabama	You don't have to have one, but it is strongly suggested. Some men are mere hunters; others are turkey hunters. —Archibald Rutledge—

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: jlbuc10] #1345606 05/07/15 06:22 AM 05/07/15 06:22 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 12,481 Pike County, AL Fuzzy_Bunny Booner
Fuzzy_Bunny Booner Joined: May 2012 Posts: 12,481 Pike County, AL	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 05/07/15 06:26 AM 05/07/15 06:26 AM
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dnolen 10 point D Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 4,753 haleyville al,	Nope have to have the v on them. Couple years ago it was 400.00 plus court cost. If you dont have them. Last edited by dnolen; 05/07/15 06:26 AM.

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345627 05/07/15 06:46 AM 05/07/15 06:46 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,649 Hartselle, AL trlrdrdave 14 point
trlrdrdave 14 point Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,649 Hartselle, AL	Born before April 28, 1954 you don't have to have them. Easy to get...just do it! "In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer "Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: BirminghamBuck] #1345629 05/07/15 06:48 AM 05/07/15 06:48 AM
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steelman Unregistered S	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 05/07/15 06:57 AM 05/07/15 06:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 33,437 Your mom’s house doekiller Freak of Nature
doekiller Freak of Nature Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 33,437 Your mom’s house	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 05/07/15 07:03 AM 05/07/15 07:03 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,649 Hartselle, AL trlrdrdave 14 point
trlrdrdave 14 point Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,649 Hartselle, AL	You are right Doekiller..I had a brain fart. "In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer "Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: GomerPyle] #1345653 05/07/15 07:46 AM 05/07/15 07:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,702 Falkville MTeague 14 point
MTeague 14 point Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,702 Falkville	Correct me if i'm wrong but as long as someone inside the vessel has a boat license anyone can operate the boat I had much rather be tried by twelve than carried to my grave by six!!!!

Re: Do you have to have a boating license [Re: MTeague] #1345654 05/07/15 07:47 AM 05/07/15 07:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 33,437 Your mom’s house doekiller Freak of Nature
doekiller Freak of Nature Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 33,437 Your mom’s house	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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