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New NJ Boating Regs
February 11, 2006
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Hey guys, just an FYI, you may be aware or may not.  Jersey just passed a new Boating Safety Education Bill.  If you get NJ Angler, check out page 12 of the Feb 2006 issue.  What does this mean:

Basically it states that person born after 12/31/78 has to take the course immediately.
Between 12/31/68 to 12/31/78 has to take the course before 6/1/06.
Between 12/31/58 to 12/31/68 has until 6/1/07 to comply.
Between 12/31/48 to 12/31/58 has until 6/1/08 to take the course.
All other persons need to take the course by 6/1/09.

Here are the details:

http://www.mtanj.org/CustomerF.....20Copy.pdf

I took this course some 17 years ago.  It's pricey...

Enjoy the snow!

Chad
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February 12, 2006
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Jersey sucks! Why have a boat license then? Idiots!

February 12, 2006
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I guess another way for them to generate money through enforcement

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February 12, 2006
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Most states are starting to require this type of boating safety education. The funny part is that when it wasn't required, it was free, and they couldn't get anyone to take it. Here in NM they actually give you two free nights camping if you take the thing. Once it's mandatory, it costs money. Of course, it's still 8 hours of your time you could spend doing something else.

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February 13, 2006
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I took the course last year at Mercer County Community College, $80 and 8 hours (2 nights) well worth the money and time. I think the coast guard offers the course on a weekend. They are trying to eliminate that temporary driver that leads to many accidents (usually drinking). [[%&]]

It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

March 20, 2006
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There is a place in Raritan NJ called the Jointure, it is on rt. 202 s. It costs $69 and takes 2 nights.. 1 Tuesday from 7-10 pm, one Thursday from 7-10 pm, and on Wedensday you study on your own at home for 2 hrs..

March 20, 2006
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Guys,

I'm in the process of verifying this but apparently you can "test-out" and not have to take the course. I think if you can show over 100 hours on the water and born before 79 you can just take the test for $25.

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March 20, 2006
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Hey,

If you can test out of it, great!!! Otherwise, I'm going to have a tough time fishing Jersey waters because I'm not running over there two nights to take a course and use the damn license once or twice a year. Schmuks!!!!

DL

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March 20, 2006
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I read in "The Fisherman" that out of state boaters 18 and older who operate a boat less than 90 days in NJ do not have to take a course in NJ but must be able to show proof of course from PA. It must be a course by NASBLA or Coast Guard.

PA offers the course online. I was going to look into whether or not this will meet NJ's requirements.

March 22, 2006
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DAMIAN wrote:
I read in "The Fisherman" that out of state boaters 18 and older who operate a boat less than 90 days in NJ do not have to take a course in NJ but must be able to show proof of course from PA. It must be a course by NASBLA or Coast Guard.

PA offers the course online. I was going to look into whether or not this will meet NJ's requirements.

Damian,

This very issue has been a hot topic on other boards. Apparently you have to prove that you took an instructor led course from an outside state and that the online test wouldn't apply. Not sure if that is true but that seems to be the common interpretation.

I did locate the links for the "test-out" and have them bookmarked on my home pc. I will try and post that tonight.

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March 24, 2006
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DL wrote:
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If you can test out of it, great!!! Otherwise, I'm going to have a tough time fishing Jersey waters because I'm not running over there two nights to take a course and use the damn license once or twice a year. Schmuks!!!!

DL

Ok, here is the information direct from the NJ State site regarding the "Test out". [[%&]]

http://www.njsp.org/maritime/testout.html

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March 24, 2006
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Here is the NJ Boaters Saftey manual...

http://www.njsp.org/info/pdf/m.....manual.pdf

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March 24, 2006
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Another cool site that let's you take a practice test. I wish it told you what you got wrong. I got a 92% without reading the manual and the state allows you to pass with a 70% so it shouldn't be a big deal. The questions on the PWC (Personal Water Craft) gave me trouble.

http://boatingbasicsonline.com......cgi?_p_=1

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March 24, 2006
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Law enforcement at the NJ fish forum told me this reg applies only to NJ registered boaters.Bob

March 24, 2006
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Hey Ski,

Thanks for posting that info. I printed out the manual. Took the test without studying and came out with a 70%. Thanks

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March 24, 2006
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rjjones wrote:
Law enforcement at the NJ fish forum told me this reg applies only to NJ registered boaters.Bob

Bob,
There's seems to be alot of confusion floating around this topic. I've heard the same thing as you mentioned above and also heard that if you posses an instructor led certification from another state that you don't need to take the NJ test.

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March 24, 2006
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Here you go...

http://www.njsp.org/maritime/faq.html

A quote from the site above says:

Out-of-state residents with written proof of the successful completion of a boat safety course are exempt from the boat license requirement.

Chad T

March 24, 2006
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Hey, I got an 86!
Barry

We may only see what we look for.

March 27, 2006
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tHANKS, FOR THE SITE. I TOOK THE TEST WITHOUT STUDYING AND GOT A SCORE OF 88%.. bUT IN NEW JERSEY YOU NEED A SCORE OF 80% OR BETTER TO PASS...

March 27, 2006
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JC,

According to the State's site, it indicates you need a 70% to pass...

Chad T

March 28, 2006
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When will this start.They took my money for a licence this year,now i cant fish??? O,i guess i just cant boat. [[^]

March 28, 2006
2:34 am
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Bob us older people have till next june 2007 to take the test . Im not going to say how much older {[{[

March 28, 2006
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ON MY LICENSE FOR YEARS IT SAYS BOAT OPERATER IS THIS STILL GOOD....

March 28, 2006
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Thanks for the info

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