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 Educate me on Boating Laws
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06/02/14 05:01 PM
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Glowka
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Me and a high school buddy are looking into purchasing a 12' jon boat and adding and trolling motor. From what I understand I have to have the boat licensed once I add a motor to it to use it on public waters? Also, do I need to have a boaters license to use the boat with the trolling motor or not?
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Re: Educate me on Boating Laws
[Re: Glowka]
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06/02/14 05:17 PM
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Uncle Zeek
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If the motor HP rating is 15 or higher, then yes you need to complete the Boater Education Course. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/faq/warden/boatinglawfaq.phtmlThe 12' jonboat is exempt from registration unless you add a motor - ANY motor - to it: Registration Requirements
The following vessels/boats when on Texas public water are required to have current registration, including when docked, moored, or stored:
All motorized boats, regardless of length;
All sailboats 14 feet in length or longer or any sailboat with an auxiliary engine(s); and
USCG Documented vessels.
Registration is valid for a two-year period.
Exempted vessels:
Non-motorized canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, or rubber rafts (regardless of length) when paddled, poled, or oared and sailboats under 14 feet in length when windblown. Adding an outboard or trolling motor to one of these types requires titling and registration.
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Re: Educate me on Boating Laws
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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06/02/14 06:49 PM
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hopalong
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If the motor HP rating is 15 or higher, then yes you need to complete the Boater Education Course. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/faq/warden/boatinglawfaq.phtmlThe 12' jonboat is exempt from registration unless you add a motor - ANY motor - to it: Registration Requirements
The following vessels/boats when on Texas public water are required to have current registration, including when docked, moored, or stored:
All motorized boats, regardless of length;
All sailboats 14 feet in length or longer or any sailboat with an auxiliary engine(s); and
USCG Documented vessels.
Registration is valid for a two-year period.
Exempted vessels:
Non-motorized canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, or rubber rafts (regardless of length) when paddled, poled, or oared and sailboats under 14 feet in length when windblown. Adding an outboard or trolling motor to one of these types requires titling and registration. 
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