Is it expensive? alot of upkeep?
2006-08-27 05:10:32 · 10 answers · asked by KelBean 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The initial license is relatively easy. Go to http://www.uscg.mil/STCW/mmic-regions.htm and scroll down to the Houston regional exam center. They can line you out in getting you started. If your just cruising around in a pleasure boat then one is usually not required. But if your looking to work on a fishing boat, dive boat etc.. this would be a good idea. Keep a log of all boating trips and have the owner of the vessel or craft sign off on the trips. After a certain amount of time on the water this can be used to upgrade to a bigger license in order to operate much larger vessels if need be.
2006-08-27 05:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by txnmtnbkr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mandatory Boater Education
All those born after August 31, 1984, are legally required to pass a boater education course before they can legally operate:
A boat or PWC powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or more or...
A sailboat over 14 feet in length.
The course must be approved by the Texas Parks & Wildlife. These persons must carry with them on the boat or PWC:
A photographic identification, such as a driver’s license, and...
A boater education certification card issued by TPWD upon successful completion of a boater education course.
Those born after August 31, 1984, are exempted from the above if they:
Are 18 years of age or older
Are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to serve as a master of a boat
Operate the boat only on a private lake or pond
Are accompanied on board by a person 18 years of age or older who is exempt from this requirement
Are not a resident of Texas and have proof that they have passed a TPWD-approved boater education course in another state.
2006-08-27 18:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by stevel936 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are under the age of 16 then you just need to go to a boat education class, it's not a license, but the TP&W require younger people to have one to opperate a water craft.
Less than $20.00
If you want to rent the boat, I will teach you if you are over 18.
I am licensed MSEO. By Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.
2006-08-28 06:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
under 18 can-legally operate boats under 10 horsepower or more,wind blown vessels over 14 feet,& personal watercraft on public water in the state of TX only if the person is @least 13 years of age & less than 18 years of age & has successfully completed an approved boater education training course.minium age to be certified is 12 years old u can find a course from 1-800-792-1112 or there web site @ http//www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/boater_education/
2006-08-27 21:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by Calvin C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the boat needs a parks and wildlife regristration number on the bow each side. And a current date sticker. I forgot the minium age to pilot the boat. Don't forget life vest for each on board and drunk boating is a DWI not good!
2006-08-27 05:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states you have to have taken a boating safety course if you were born after 1976. Contact the Sail and Power Squadron in your area for a course and exam. or Check United States Power Squadron on line. www.usps.org
2006-08-27 05:22:45 · answer #6 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know lots of people in Tx with boats and none had to get a license
2006-08-27 05:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by W E J 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its easy, its just a written exam and i think its like $30. and yes you are supposed to have a boating license in texas, i think you have to have it when you register your boat.
2006-08-27 05:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by dzr0001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Merchant mariner's licenses are federal and have the same difficulty everywhere.
2006-08-27 17:19:51 · answer #9 · answered by Richard B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
licence is cheap upkeep isnt
2006-08-27 07:08:16 · answer #10 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋