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1:09 am
If any of you fish Nj waters from a boat larger than 12 feet you need to get a license. Including Pa guys that fish new jersey waters.
2:14 am
Go to the link and click on FAQ.You'll see some time lines there.Some of the GEEZER clan have a little time still. [&]]
2:49 am
So, in addition to a non resident license which is $35, I have to spend $60 AND all day in a class (8:30AM to 5PM) to operate an electric boat in NJ? What a scam. NJ sucks.
3:12 am
March 19, 2004
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I guess my first post didn't go through...when this went into effect last year, it wasn't enforced much. I know a few NJ State Marine Police and they mentioned this year they're suppose to enforce it. Not sure what that means but just another thing they can bug you with. PA will be doing this before you know it. Not a bad idea to bite the bullet and get it done. Last year NJ let you test out of it so you didn't have to take the class. Not sure if that's still the case.
This actually forced me to stop procrastinating and get my Captains license. Obviously you don't have to go to that extreme but it was a goal of mine and I plan to put it to use one of these days....
Chad T
1:16 pm
May 19, 2004
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Why can't we schedule this as a club and all take the test together? It looks like the state will do that for us.
Barry
We may only see what we look for.
1:35 pm
March 22, 2004
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Hey,
I like that thought Barry. Maybe get a group discount? Yeh, I doubt it too. Let me know if there is a way to schedule a group.
DL
DL
3:28 pm
and yes I called the state Police and even electric motor 12v boat operator must have certificate..... {[{[
3:06 am
March 6, 2005
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Actually Sebastian, I contacted the State police last month and they told me something different! Here it is in writing on the State Police website: http://www.njsp.org/info/pdf/m.....021606.pdf Basically, Inland (non-tidal) waterways that are electric only or 10 HP restricted (12V) do not require a NJDMV license or safety certificate. Inland waterways without these restrictions (and if you are fishing a boat with more than 10HP on that water) require a DMV license (for in state residents) but no safety cert. Out of state residents would need a safety cert.
Fortunately, if you out of State-ers fish Mercer, Oxford, or Mountain than you don't have to do a thing.
There still is a test-out option for boaters with 100+ hours experience. They used to have it on-line and at Boat US locations, but now they cracked down and you have to take it at a authorized state agency. Here is the main site that explains it all: http://www.njsp.org/maritime/index.html -Eric
12:52 pm
May 19, 2004
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Now, I'm really confused. Eric, what you posted has to do with the boat LICENSE, not the safety certificate. On the Nj website, it says that we will be required to have the safety CERTIFICATE to operate the boat.
Am I reading this correctly? I don't know what is needed now. Maybe I won't fish Mercer next year (I'm old enough to fish it this year!)
Barry
We may only see what we look for.
1:33 pm
I believe Barry is correct......the license and the certificate are two different things.
3:11 pm
Well I called the state police yesterday and asked them that exact question. They said there is no need for a license to operate a electric only, but you need to have a certificate to operate and power boat, electric or gas...
Thanks,
SebSkie
11:28 pm
March 6, 2005
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My bad Seb- When I called I told them I was a NJ resident. I was told that I did not need a safety Cert. on ANY inland (non-tidal) waters if I had a resident DMV license (Which I do) and that no DMV license was required for electric and 10 HP restricted waters. I was also told the same thing last night by a Coast Guard Auxilary member. Regardless, It seems as though out of stater's need to have a safety cert. no matter what since there is no way that a non-resident could have a NJ boat license. Confusing as hell! I'm taking the course on April 10th just in case. Sucks!
11:02 pm
March 6, 2005
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I just took the test-out option at the Philadelphia boat show. It was 50 questions. Most were basic with a couple that were a little tougher. Before I took it, I read the 50 page boater's safety manual that can be found on the NJ state police website and got a 92. (A 70 is a passing score.) Note that you can only take the test once. If you fail than you have to take the course!
If you are going to take the test out option pay specific attention to: Nighttime navigation lights, buoy identification, all PFD types, bilge ventilation, fire extinguisher info and basic navigation. There are also a few jet-ski specific questions like what way do you circle when getting back on a on a PWC after you fall off? Also know that a PWC can only be operated from sun up to sun down.
Really not all that difficult. About a half hour and you're done. -Eric
2:18 pm
March 22, 2004
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Eric,
Thanks for the heads up. Where do we have to go to test out? Any ideas?
DL
DL
5:24 am
March 4, 2014
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I haven't read everything in it's entirity but what if a PA resident already has a boaters safety certificate? It sounds like the NJ law may be similar to the PA law requiring all PWC operators to take with the exception of also requiring power boat operators to also maintain a certificate. I took the PA course a few years back and receive a 10% disct on my boat insurance. I concur with those that are endorsing the program for the safety of all boaters because there are indeed many if not a majority of boaters that have disregard for standard navigational protocol. Is the $60 fee a one time deal or does it have to be renewed periodically?
5:39 am
March 6, 2005
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Dave- Here is a link to a group that puts on classes. They have scheduled course dates, but say that you can do the test out option at 3:00 on any of these course dates. One is in Philadelphia on April 22nd. They can also schedule you at any time if your schedule doesn't work. I also know that a course is coming to Cabelas in Hamburg soon. I'm pretty sure that almost every place they give the course they also offer the test out. I'd check with Cabelas. http://www.njboatingsafety.com/
Opti- I lifted this from the NJSP Boating safety manual:
Out-of-state residents who are at least 16 years old and in
New Jersey for less than 90 days may operate a power vessel
on the waters of the State of New Jersey if they possess a certifi
cate issued by their state of residence or they have in their
possession written proof of successful completion of a boat
safety course approved by another state, the U.S. coast Guard,
or the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
(NASBLA).
Hope this helps. -Eric
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