2006-12-19 01:23:10 · 11 answers · asked by snizzyformynizzy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
No, You cant go from Montana to S. Dakota
2006-12-19 01:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by D.C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't just take a boat that doesn't belong to you and go out joy-boating without getting in trouble, but assuming you have your own boat you can generally go wherever you want on the waterways unless you're talking about a restricted area like a Naval Base or a public beach. Also, there are many rules about the proper operation of a boat any time you get near land or near another boat (for example, you should always keep a distance of at least 100 yards between you and any other craft, and when you get closer to shore many areas have "no-wake zones" which require you to travel at 5 MPH or slower). Finally, you have to consider the size of your boat -- a 10-foot boat with one outboard motor should probably not be taken into the ocean or any other large body of water like the Gulf of Mexico, just like you wouldn't want to try and pilot a 50-foot cabin cruiser up most rivers.
2006-12-19 01:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can operate any vessel you want, if you have a license to operate that particular type of boat. You must undergo an approved US Coast Guard certification course if you wish to serve as a captain, engineer, mate, or other specialized seamen. After getting your license and approval permit, you can operate any craft within the range of which you applied. After that, get yourself a boat, get fuel, pack it and leave. You will need to follow all sea traffic laws as well, just like on land. There are shipping lanes in which you must follow. You can't just go zipping around in a cigarette boat even if your wanted to. If you disobey these laws, you could have your linse revoked, your boat impounded and your permit denied for up to a year by the USCG.
2006-12-19 08:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are on a lake, you can go anywhere it is deep enough. On a river or canal follow the waterway and markers. On the shore you do need to know about tides and currents. Use charts learn navigation and the rules of the road. Passports are now required for any foreign ports.
2006-12-19 01:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first off you better own the boat it better be registered and it better be a legal boat, next you can go anywhere in the unitedstates as long as you are following coast guard rules: lifejackes, lights etc. if you go to another country like canada you will need a passport and you can't have drugs as in medical or illegal or alcohol and obvously you're gonna need documentation for your boat too and you have to show this to the coast guard you can't just motor over to canada whenever you feel like it and you have to do all that again when you go back to the U.S. too. if you wanna know the rules on the water go to the coastguard's website.
2006-12-19 03:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by nascardude_1018 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, let us hope it is your boat. Also, there are some areas that you cannot go to, as you could rip out the bottom of your boat
2006-12-19 01:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So just what are you planning on doing with said boat?
2006-12-19 03:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Meresa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You still have passports and customs to deal with, but yes, as long as there is water connecting you and you have enough fuel (or are sailing), but yes, you are free to travel to another port.
2006-12-19 01:34:05 · answer #8 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay out of agricultural areas especially cornfields.
2006-12-21 14:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, only in the ones with wheels.
2006-12-19 01:31:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋