Do you need a licence to have a speed boat ?

Question

Do you need a licence to have a speed boat ?

Answer 1

Nope! Not in the UK, don't know about elsewhere.

You can (in theory) buy one on the south coast, then take it out into one of the busiest shipping lanes in the World - The English Channel.  Mind you, drive it like Ray Charles and the Coastguard will be fining you a substantial amount of money if you pose a threat to other shipping by your actions.

Obviously, getting some kind of training, and having the appropriate kit and sensible head on your shoulders would be a good idea.

Remember back in the 80s - the gameshow Bullseye was always offering speedboats as prizes to contestants from Wolverhampton who spent too long in their local pub!

Answer 2

In the uk it is ossile to buy a 60 foot boat nd take it out to sea with no traing what so ever. whether or not this is a good thing is debatable. however it is a good ideato have some basic training. the RYA powerboat level 2 course is a very good course to take. it lasts 2 days and presuming you pass which if you may attention during the course you should pass easily you will be entitled to apply for an international certificate of competantce to drive powerboats anywhere in europe. the courses are available allover the country for details see www.rya.org

Answer 3

Yes in Australia you do also if the water police or coast guard sees you speeding erratically and endangering swimmers, you

get pulled over and get breath tested if you have been drinking  and being stupid you, can be fined also loose your license.

Answer 4

Not in the US. but if you want to operate the boat yes.

Do I need a license to operate a boat?

In California , you do not need a license to operate a boat . Some states do require boaters to be licensed or to have taken a boating safety course, so always check with the boating law admin istrator's office in the state you plan to boat in. For contacts in other states, visit www.nasbla.org/blas.php

How old do you have to be to operate a boat?

People 16 years or older may legally operate a boat by themselves. Children 12 to 15 years old may operate a boat of less than 15 horsepower or a sailboat of less than 30 feet by themselves, and they may operate a boat of more than 15 horsepower or sailboats over 30 feet in length if they are supervised on board by an adult.

Answer 5

not in the uk. but u should get a need a sbda if you are going to tow a skiier

http://www.britishwaterski.org.uk/UKSki/...

Answer 6

In the U.S.A I think you do.

Answer 7

In Canada to own one No to use one YES, plus the boat has to be registered in the Province of residence, you have to have a current boat course certification, you have to have 1 PFD on board for each person, and you can be charged with Impaired operation of a motor vessel (boat)  if you've been drinking.

Answer 8

I would guess that depends on where you are.