How old do u have to be to get your boat licence?

Question

i am 15 and i have a boat dut i need to now if i can get a boat licence. please help thanks

Answer 1

It depends on what state you live in. In CT i think under 12 you can get it but you cant drive a boat with more than 10 hp alone, and you have to be 16 to drive a pwc alone. I got my license when i was 10 or 11.

Answer 2

same age as a driver's license in most states, some states 18+.

Answer 3

It depends on the state, but some you can get a license at 12, but must have someone that is at least 21 with a boating license.  At 14 you can operate alone.  Here is one of the places where you can take the test online  http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/  There are several that you can take that your state will probably accept.  You can also get more info for your state at the fish and game web site.

Answer 4

It is different in different states I believe.  In Indiana all you have to have is your drivers license.  Anything you do wrong on the water goes against your driving record. So be careful! The age you get your drivers license in Indiana is 16 but you can get your permit and drive with a relitive over the age of 18.

Answer 5

16

Answer 6

14 is when you can get your boat liscense but you need to be acompanied by an adult im pretty sure, and when your 16 you can go out by yourself

Answer 7

We really need to know what state you are in.

Some states require you be 16 for boats and PWC, while some states will let you operate at 14 and PWC at 16.

You can check here for the state requirements as well as take a boaters safety course:

http://www.boat-ed.com/

They have courses for 42 states

Good Luck and boat safe ! !

Answer 8

Usually 16, I know in NH, you must have one to drive a boat. In some states, 18. If your boat is in Maine, you don't even need one, or in NY, you must be over 12 to drive the boat tho. I hope this helps. It all depends on which state you live in. Most states don't require one tho.

Answer 9

What state do you live in?  Different states have different rules.  Most places don't require a license if you are just pleasure boating.  Many require you take a boating class.  It depends on where you are.