Another site has much to say about the new requirement. I just found out about the thing. Everybody has to take the test. Good Luck
fishmonger
The law exempts rental establishments, they are required to give a quick safety instuction about using the boat (as they always have been required to do.)
With the ending of the 211th Legislature, the passage of boater education
legislation places New Jersey's education law amongst the strongest in the
nation, according to the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), which
said Assembly Bill 2624 (Smith) was a major priority for the association.
The new boater education and safety law applies to all people age 16 years and
older who operate registered vessels above 12 feet that are defined as power
vessels under the law. It becomes effective over a staggered period of time.
Specifically, persons born after December 31, 1978 have to take the course
immediately. Persons born after December 31, 1968 and on or before December 31,
1978 have to take the course before June 1, 2006. Persons born after December
31, 1958 and on or before December 31, 1968 have to take the course before June
1, 2007. Persons born after December 31, 1948 and on or before December 31, 1958
have to take the course before June 1, 2008. All other persons need to take the
course before June 1, 2009, according to the association.
This bill states that "out of state" boaters 18 years of age and older who
operate a power vessel for less than 90 days in New Jersey are exempt from the
safety course if they can show proof of similar education from NASBLA, the Coast
Guard or other state.
At the request of legislators and others who are long time boaters, language was
added to the law that allows the Superintendent of State Police to develop an
"experienced boater test". Persons taking and passing the test will not be
required to complete the boat safety course. The test is required to be
developed using national standards, MTA/NJ reported.
The association said it was successful in defining what the boat safety course
would look like. The boat safety course must be at least eight hours of
instruction, including six hours of classroom time and a closed book
examination. This definition, and the definition in the law for "approved boat
safety instructor," are identical to NASBLA national standards.
The personal watercraft law was also updated in this Act. Specifically, the law
regarding the operation of a PWC was changed to require all persons, age 16
years and older, to take a boat safety course without exception. This does not
apply to persons renting a PWC, however, and that law remains in effect. In
addition, the bill does not apply to persons renting a boat. The rental laws
require only that a person receive safety instruction from the rental company
prior to use and these laws and regulations have been in effect since 1997,
according to the association.
"We believe that an informed boater - one who has completed a standardized
boating safety class-- is much more likely to be a safe and courteous boater,"
stated MTA/NJ President Tom Leaming. "An educated boater will be prepared to
follow the Rules of the Road making our waterways safer and more enjoyable for
everyone."
The entire law may be read at: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A3000/2624_R4.PDF
legislation places New Jersey's education law amongst the strongest in the
nation, according to the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), which
said Assembly Bill 2624 (Smith) was a major priority for the association.
The new boater education and safety law applies to all people age 16 years and
older who operate registered vessels above 12 feet that are defined as power
vessels under the law. It becomes effective over a staggered period of time.
Specifically, persons born after December 31, 1978 have to take the course
immediately. Persons born after December 31, 1968 and on or before December 31,
1978 have to take the course before June 1, 2006. Persons born after December
31, 1958 and on or before December 31, 1968 have to take the course before June
1, 2007. Persons born after December 31, 1948 and on or before December 31, 1958
have to take the course before June 1, 2008. All other persons need to take the
course before June 1, 2009, according to the association.
This bill states that "out of state" boaters 18 years of age and older who
operate a power vessel for less than 90 days in New Jersey are exempt from the
safety course if they can show proof of similar education from NASBLA, the Coast
Guard or other state.
At the request of legislators and others who are long time boaters, language was
added to the law that allows the Superintendent of State Police to develop an
"experienced boater test". Persons taking and passing the test will not be
required to complete the boat safety course. The test is required to be
developed using national standards, MTA/NJ reported.
The association said it was successful in defining what the boat safety course
would look like. The boat safety course must be at least eight hours of
instruction, including six hours of classroom time and a closed book
examination. This definition, and the definition in the law for "approved boat
safety instructor," are identical to NASBLA national standards.
The personal watercraft law was also updated in this Act. Specifically, the law
regarding the operation of a PWC was changed to require all persons, age 16
years and older, to take a boat safety course without exception. This does not
apply to persons renting a PWC, however, and that law remains in effect. In
addition, the bill does not apply to persons renting a boat. The rental laws
require only that a person receive safety instruction from the rental company
prior to use and these laws and regulations have been in effect since 1997,
according to the association.
"We believe that an informed boater - one who has completed a standardized
boating safety class-- is much more likely to be a safe and courteous boater,"
stated MTA/NJ President Tom Leaming. "An educated boater will be prepared to
follow the Rules of the Road making our waterways safer and more enjoyable for
everyone."
The entire law may be read at: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A3000/2624_R4.PDF
This is very true. But this law is not going to stop these idiots from being on the water. People who are idiots on the water, are usually not the type to brush up on the law that govern whatever idiot act they are doing. This just means more idiots will get tickets, but trust me, there is no shortage of idiots. I still plan on seeing many idiots flying through a pack of drifters.
I've had a combo Driver's license/ Boating operator for about 15 years now. The DMV incorporates it on the same license. Also took the NJ the Power Squadron class. I recommed it to all.
Thank you buddy. As you walk into my boat I proudly display my U.S. Coast Guard Auziliary Boating Skills and Seamanship Course.
This is a course that everyone that operates a power boat should take. You don't have to be a GENIUS to p [no swearing please] this course (I got it). It will teach all power boat operators the rules of the road, and it could save your live and the lives of your crew some day.
I think this is something that should of been done years ago. There might of been quite a few lives saved by now. I spend the whole summer on the water, and what I see out there is enough to scare the living crap out of me. There are a few Captains in this site that can attest to this. Is so easy to walk into a show room and buy a 30 foot boat, and be call immediately "Captain I don't know shit" and be out there the next day and don't even know what a "nun" or "can" is or what it stands for.
I just can't say enough about how much good this is going to do to responsible boaters. Amen, is about time they did something right in this State. Tony [up]
Of course I kow that buddy. Wait till we are out there again and is 106 degrees out there with no wind, no drift nothing to keep the sun from burning a hole in your head. And you look over and see the "PAPI" with five silly looking guys and there all in the cabin laughing, drinking and eating venison steak sandwiches. And then you look on the side of the boat and you see this little stream of water coming out of the Port side of the boat, and you hear this beautifull humming sound of a generator running, and you say to yourself and crew. " Look at those mother %#$@*_(^ they have an AIR CONDITIONER in that boat.
Next thing I know their be a hailer saying "AHOY YOU $#@##$$#@ dirt bags" can we please come in an cool off. And of course you will be welcome. [smoke][hihi]
Next thing I know their be a hailer saying "AHOY YOU $#@##$$#@ dirt bags" can we please come in an cool off. And of course you will be welcome. [smoke][hihi]
When I mated the Termintaor out of Cape May, back in the late 80's and early 90's, we would laught at all the small cc with monster twins out in the deep 100+ fathom line. We used to say "I hope those thinks tilt up and are horizontal rotor wings, when the [no swearing please] gets rough."
We were in a 31' Bertram and the boat still got small in a hurry. What a sea worth boat for it's size, the Bert was. When I grow up, I mean the kids, I will be getting a used 31' Bertram and restore to my liking. Until then, it's just the 18' Chincoteague Scow and the 14' Lund. It is cheaper to go on the sportfishing boats without all the headaches of owning though.
Ryan
We were in a 31' Bertram and the boat still got small in a hurry. What a sea worth boat for it's size, the Bert was. When I grow up, I mean the kids, I will be getting a used 31' Bertram and restore to my liking. Until then, it's just the 18' Chincoteague Scow and the 14' Lund. It is cheaper to go on the sportfishing boats without all the headaches of owning though.
Ryan
I agree with the boater education, and licensing requirements. Maybe if some of these guys can loose their license, they will use a little more caution. Nothing worse than having some speed freak, coming past you 10ft away, while your on a drift.
Marine Services Marine Services Info
Q1.
Do I need a boat license?
A1.
A boat license is a separate document from a boat safety certificate and is required on non-tidal water (water where the tide does not change) operation. The boat license is not a replacement for a boat safety certificate, it is an additional requirement. To obtain a boat license, go to your nearest NJ Division of Motor Vehicles Agency. Persons born in 1979 or later must bring their NJ Boat Safety Certificate with them to apply for a boat license.
A boat license is not required for non-powered vessels.
Persons operating vessels less than 1 HP, vessels powered by 12 volt electric trolling motors or vessels 12' or longer with less than 10 total HP are exempt from the license requirement.
Out-of-state residents with written proof of the successful completion of a boat safety course are exempt from the boat license requirement.
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Q2.
What is the minimum age to operate a power vessel?
A2.
There are two minimum ages, 13 years old for vessels less than 1 HP, vessels powered by 12 volt electric trolling motors, or vessels 12' or longer with less than 10 total HP.
Operators of all other power vessels, including personal watercraft, must be at least sixteen years old.
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Q3.
Does my boat need to be registered?
A3.
All power vessels and all vessels longer than 12' must be registered. Vessels are registered by the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles (609)292-6500.
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Q4.
I live in another state, do I need a boat safety certificate?
A4.
Yes Out-of-state residents are not exempt from the education requirement listed above in Processing of NJ Boat Safety Certificates I and II; however, NJ does honor boat safety certificates from other states. We will also honor boat safety courses that are National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved if they are from an in-person course.
Q1.
Do I need a boat license?
A1.
A boat license is a separate document from a boat safety certificate and is required on non-tidal water (water where the tide does not change) operation. The boat license is not a replacement for a boat safety certificate, it is an additional requirement. To obtain a boat license, go to your nearest NJ Division of Motor Vehicles Agency. Persons born in 1979 or later must bring their NJ Boat Safety Certificate with them to apply for a boat license.
A boat license is not required for non-powered vessels.
Persons operating vessels less than 1 HP, vessels powered by 12 volt electric trolling motors or vessels 12' or longer with less than 10 total HP are exempt from the license requirement.
Out-of-state residents with written proof of the successful completion of a boat safety course are exempt from the boat license requirement.
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Q2.
What is the minimum age to operate a power vessel?
A2.
There are two minimum ages, 13 years old for vessels less than 1 HP, vessels powered by 12 volt electric trolling motors, or vessels 12' or longer with less than 10 total HP.
Operators of all other power vessels, including personal watercraft, must be at least sixteen years old.
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Q3.
Does my boat need to be registered?
A3.
All power vessels and all vessels longer than 12' must be registered. Vessels are registered by the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles (609)292-6500.
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Q4.
I live in another state, do I need a boat safety certificate?
A4.
Yes Out-of-state residents are not exempt from the education requirement listed above in Processing of NJ Boat Safety Certificates I and II; however, NJ does honor boat safety certificates from other states. We will also honor boat safety courses that are National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved if they are from an in-person course.
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