Boaters Education

[Wimperdink]

Pretty cool site... Designed as a boaters Education course as I guess in my state you are require to take it if your born after certain date in 1989. <br /><br /> http://www.boat-ed.com/tn/index.htm <br /><br />Other states listed here too.

 

[ZodFutMk2]

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Great link!<br /><br />Too bad we can't get mandatory license requirements for Jet Fleas...maybe at least a course in common courtesy?

 

[Wimperdink]

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I took the prelim test just to try it out... found out there was lots to learn... I passed it first try no problem but was still surprised at some of the things I got wrong. f Good thing there are only the basic buoys at the lake I boat at

 

[QC]

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Good stuff. I passed the prelim too, but a couple of those I got wrong kinda tick me off.<br /><br />As an example there was one about if the wind was blowing away from a dock and you were preparing to leave. I checked the Untie all lines option. It wanted untie all, push off and put the boat in forward. How do I know if there is anything in front of me in that example? Why do I push off if the wind is taking care of it?<br /><br />Still very good and free!!

 

[Twidget]

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Thanks for the link. I got a 92 on the test, some of that 'sea and anchor' detail in the Navy came in handy. Im an inland freshwater boater, so I had to dig deep.

 

[AK_Chappy]

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I passed the Pre-test with the minimum passing score - 80%<br />I missed a lot of the Tennessee law questions though..<br /><br />I have already passed the CA course with a 100% <br /><br />AK Chappy

 

[Wimperdink]

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Originally posted by Twidget:<br /> Thanks for the link. I got a 92 on the test, some of that 'sea and anchor' detail in the Navy came in handy. Im an inland freshwater boater, so I had to dig deep.

Tidget I was on sea and anchor detail too... USS Tarawa... I guess I should have paid more attention to markers and such but figured since I wasnt doing anything more than heaving and manning the capstans I didnt figure it was important <br /><br />Glad yall like it... even if you think you know all there is to know, you might be surprised at what you dont know.

 

[deputydawg]

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I am a boater ed instructor for Nebraska. Here any boater under 16 must take the course to drive, anyone under 18 driving a jet ski must take the course.

 

[BoatBuoy]

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The practice test I took had a question about how old a person must be to rent a PWC. <br /><br />I think the options were 12,14,15,16. As I understand, a rental agreement is actually a contract and can't be entered into by a minor.<br /><br />Any lawyers out here?<br /><br />BTW, 88 without reading the book.

 

[mrloring]

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In PA jet fleas must have a license. <br /><br /> http://boat-ed.com/pa/

 

[rolmops]

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In NY jet pests must do a 4 hour course and pass a test.

 

[dolluper]

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Have to have a licence in Ontario Canada ,test is by Canadian Coast Guard some restrictions for the age allowed to drive certain HP's,certain size boats need different equippment.All need floating fashlight,floating rope,noise maker[whistle],personal floatation devise[lifejacket] for all people in boat and have to wear it,some depending on size need anchors,flares,fire extingusters and don't forget your bloody licence<br />Fun boating just seems to have being taxed,get ready coming your way soon!!!!! Great PO- licks think alike