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[jacklam999]

Hi, do we need a boat lience if we fish in lake with a inflatable boat with a electric trolling motor?

Also is life jacket mandatory to have it or else ill be fined?

Thank you

[Rodney]

You need a pleasure craft operator card. Take your exam and get the card at:

http://www.boaterexam.com/canada

Life jackets are mandatory. You should always have one even if it isn't.

[jacklam999]

You need a pleasure craft operator card. Take your exam and get the card at:

http://www.boaterexam.com/canada

Life jackets are mandatory. You should always have one even if it isn't.

Thanks rod, so if I dont have a life jacket, i will be fined?

[jacklam999]

You need a pleasure craft operator card. Take your exam and get the card at:

http://www.boaterexam.com/canada

Life jackets are mandatory. You should always have one even if it isn't.

also, if i just use paddles without any motor,do i still need a boat lience?

Thanks

[clarkii]

You will get fined if you are caught on the water without one.  But really, you should be wearing one anyway if your on a watercraft to begin with (unless its a ferry/cruise ship)

And the Pleasure craft operators card is not required if you are using only manual propulsion like oars/paddles (no motor on the boat at all)

[jacklam999]

You will get fined if you are caught on the water without one.  But really, you should be wearing one anyway if your on a watercraft to begin with (unless its a ferry/cruise ship)

And the Pleasure craft operators card is not required if you are using only manual propulsion like oars/paddles (no motor on the boat at all)

understnd, thank you for your info

[riptide]

Jack , think about things for a sec , you are out on the water in a piece of plastic with air , you may or may not have a proper transom , your used motor is untested at this point and we are hoping you buy a proper battery . And now you are asking us if you need a life jacket ? If you have heard of the saying "up sheet creek without a paddle " we hope not having a paddle is the least of your concerns .Take the boater exam , always wear your pfd ,(for everyone in the boat) , stay alive . You should consider trying to go with someone who has bit of experience or at least watch every u-tube video you can find . Good luck out there.

[RalphH]

also, if i just use paddles without any motor,do i still need a boat lience?

Thanks

If there is no motor on the boat you do not need a license.

[Flytech]

Can you pass the boaters license if you can't spell? (/troll)

[jacklam999]

Can you pass the boaters license if you can't spell? (/troll)

yeah,  i bough life jacket today and planned to paddles in bunzten lake today, but ended up couldnt go into the water, because the police checked many people if they have a flash light, whistle, bailer, ropes and life jacket. He say if you go into the water and missing one of the following item can be fined with 250$ on each missing item. I DIDNT KNOW that we need all those stuff except for life jacket:(

[jacklam999]

Jack , think about things for a sec , you are out on the water in a piece of plastic with air , you may or may not have a proper transom , your used motor is untested at this point and we are hoping you buy a proper battery . And now you are asking us if you need a life jacket ? If you have heard of the saying "up sheet creek without a paddle " we hope not having a paddle is the least of your concerns .Take the boater exam , always wear your pfd ,(for everyone in the boat) , stay alive . You should consider trying to go with someone who has bit of experience or at least watch every u-tube video you can find . Good luck out there.

Thank you, yeah im new to these stuff, so i planned to learn more from here before i go out to the water

[VA7DDP]

Unpowered Pleasure Craft under 6m

1. One Canadian Approved PFD of appropriate size for each person on board
2. Buoyant Heaving Line at least 15m in length
3. Manual Propelling Device or Anchor w/ 15m Line
4. Bailer or Manual Water Pump
5. Sound Signaling Device
6. Water Tight Flashlight or Navigation lights (if operated at night)

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Powered Pleasure Craft not over 6m

1. One Canadian Approved PFD of appropriate size for each person on board
2. Buoyant Heaving Line at least 15m in length
3. One Class 5BC Fire Extinguisher (if fuel burning appliance inboard)
4. Manual Propelling Device or Anchor w/ 15m Line
5. Bailer or Manual Water Pump
6. Sound Signaling Device
7. Water Tight Flashlight or 3 Marine Signal Flares
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Even if you don't need it I highly suggest you take a pleasure craft operator course, as you will learn many important marine navigational and safety skills.

I took mine online at BoatSmart, if you look online you can get a coupon code.

[jacklam999]

Unpowered Pleasure Craft under 6m

1. One Canadian Approved PFD of appropriate size for each person on board
2. Buoyant Heaving Line at least 15m in length
3. Manual Propelling Device or Anchor w/ 15m Line
4. Bailer or Manual Water Pump
5. Sound Signaling Device
6. Water Tight Flashlight or Navigation lights (if operated at night)

Thank you, seems like im going on titanic

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Powered Pleasure Craft not over 6m

1. One Canadian Approved PFD of appropriate size for each person on board
2. Buoyant Heaving Line at least 15m in length
3. One Class 5BC Fire Extinguisher (if fuel burning appliance inboard)
4. Manual Propelling Device or Anchor w/ 15m Line
5. Bailer or Manual Water Pump
6. Sound Signaling Device
7.. Water Tight Flashlight or 3 Marine Signal Flares

[VA7DDP]

I would get a "Scotty No. 779 Small Vessel Safety Equipment Kit" it is much easier than sourcing each item and finding a suitable container. They cost about $20 and any marine or tackle shop should have it In stock.

http://www.armyandnavy.ca/Scotty-Small-Vessel-Safety-Kit-_p_7476.html

[jacklam999]

I would get a "Scotty No. 779 Small Vessel Safety Equipment Kit" it is much easier than sourcing each item and finding a suitable container. They cost about $20 and any marine or tackle shop should have it In stock.

http://www.armyandnavy.ca/Scotty-Small-Vessel-Safety-Kit-_p_7476.html

i already got the flash light and whistle, can i cut a milk jar in half and use as bailor?