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07-09-2016, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Boating license for a 5 horse trolling motor.
Like the title says, do I need a boaters license to run a 5 horse trolling motor, thanks Jeff.
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07-09-2016, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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NO over 12ft. and 10 HP requires a boaters licednse
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07-09-2016, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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So what about a 14 foot aluminum with the 5 horse trolling motor?
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07-09-2016, 11:04 AM
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I think Google would be your best friend here.
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07-09-2016, 11:11 AM
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07-09-2016, 11:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TROLLER
NO over 12ft. and 10 HP requires a boaters licednse
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Apparently this is not the case ... it has a motor you need the class.
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07-09-2016, 11:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by millsboy79
Apparently this is not the case ... it has a motor you need the class.
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I agree and in addition, if it is over 12' and 10 hp motor is the Federal registering criteria?
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07-09-2016, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Q. Who needs the Pleasure Craft Operator Card and when?
A. All operators of powered watercraft used for recreational purposes within Canada require the card as of September 15 2009.
As of September 15, 2009 all boaters are required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption – this law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted with any size motor — even an electric trolling motor.
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07-10-2016, 08:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by millsboy79
Q. Who needs the Pleasure Craft Operator Card and when?
A. All operators of powered watercraft used for recreational purposes within Canada require the card as of September 15 2009.
As of September 15, 2009 all boaters are required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption – this law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted with any size motor — even an electric trolling motor.
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Exactly, no grey zones here boys/gals.
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07-09-2016, 11:42 AM
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I assumed he meant an operators card. Not to register his boat since he was more interested in the size of the motor. Guess we need clarification.
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07-09-2016, 11:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by millsboy79
I assumed he meant an operators card. Not to register his boat since he was more interested in the size of the motor. Guess we need clarification.
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Yeah just looking to operate, thought I could use the little trolling motor instead of man power.
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07-09-2016, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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No if it has a motor you need an operators card.
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07-09-2016, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Even if you have an electric trolling motor you still need operators license
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07-09-2016, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fordman
Even if you have an electric trolling motor you still need operators license
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Yep
Click the link 'trowland' provided.
"Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted with any size motor — even an electric trolling motor."
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07-09-2016, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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I would just get the boater licence and be done with it forever
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07-09-2016, 10:54 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it man. Go fishing and enjoy yourself
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07-10-2016, 08:42 AM
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Go get the license, if you don't it could wreck a good day of fishing!
Has anyone been asked for it when stopped by the co's? I been and never been asked
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07-10-2016, 09:41 AM
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I was asked for and had everything on the boat inspected. Make sure I had a throw line, whistle, life jackets boaters license the whole deal including bail bucket.
That being said he did have a trainee with him and was showing him the proper way to inspect the boater and his boat. Friendly guy so it was no big deal as I had everything on board that is required.
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07-10-2016, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neilsledder
Has anyone been asked for it when stopped by the co's? I been and never been asked.
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I guess it depends when and where you've been fishing. We've been checked multiple times in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Any time we have a watercraft and been fishing, the CO has always asked. All three of us have had ours right from the beginning, with out tests taken at the local Sportsman Show in Edmonton.
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07-10-2016, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neilsledder
Go get the license, if you don't it could wreck a good day of fishing!
Has anyone been asked for it when stopped by the co's? I been and never been asked
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Have been check a few times in Alberta only asked once for it
Asked every time in BC
Would not be in the boat with out it why ruin a good day
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07-10-2016, 11:14 AM
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I been stopped and handed it to the co a long with my fishing license and he said keep it they don't care about it. Next time I just waited to be asked for it and never did.
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07-10-2016, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neilsledder
I been stopped and handed it to the co a long with my fishing license and he said keep it they don't care about it. Next time I just waited to be asked for it and never did.
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The RCMP will on the water,
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