Boaters license

[nube]

How do you get a boaters replacement card? I looked at one online source and they are charging stupid amounts of money to replace a card. Mine is all worn off and should get a new one. Is there not a way to get a free reprint?

[fallen1817]

I've been wondering the same thing... Mine is cracked and pretty worn out...

[THERICARDO]

Mine was also very worn out last year and could barely make out any #'s, got a warning from CO in Sask. I was able to get 3 for 20 bucks with Boaters exam but depends which company you did the exam with but to answer your question no free reprint from my experience .

[kouleerunner]

I ordered 3 replacement cards this winter. 1 for the wallet, 1 to stay in the boat at all times, and 1 for when it need replaced the next time. I was checked out by F&W last year, and he made the suggestion that he had trouble reading it, and it should be replaced. Its criminal what they charge.

I would be interested if anyone had a good idea for a cover, sleve, or coating that would protect it better.

[JohninAB]

I have my card in a pouch, like below, that is attached to my boat key ring. Got my card in 2004 and it still looks brand new.

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[Rockjockey]

37 buck approx for 3 cards.
Mine lasted 10 yrs before I lost it. So I phoned last week and had them ship out 3 new ones. I also had my address updated.
If you know who you got it through give them a shout if not or the company that you used are no longer in business you might need to go through the Feds. From what I understand they will look up your info and tell you who you used.

Here is the gov website with the "what to do if" answer:
https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafet...faq-2233.htm#l

Boaterexam's number is 1.866.688.2628 if you used them.

RJ

[huntsfurfish]

Three years ago, couldnt locate the company from my original card(cracked). So I contacted BOATERexam.com and sent photocopy of cracked one and they sent new cards(had to pay) received 3 new cards and on file with them now. Figured the price wasnt bad. Should last another 30 years providing I dont lose any.

[dutchpirate]

Wallet sized self-adhesive laminating pouches work well for preserving the info on the card.

[Safety D]

They never ask for it anyways. Just a money grab

[badger]

I scanned both sides of mine and made color copies. Laminated several, one for each boat. I've been checked twice and CO accepted the duplicate without a problem. Original stays at home, plus I have the scan.

[kouleerunner]

Originally Posted by Safety D

They never ask for it anyways. Just a money grab

I've been asked for it twice in 1 year, and know that the local RCMP check regularly, as do the F&W.

[waterninja]

Good thread. Good tips. I never thought about replacing card. Mine is in pristine condition, and I have made photocopies of front and back to keep in boat or with fishing gear.