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03/14/09 02:16 AM
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Yellowcat
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if i were to run a boat and motor on public water and i have a drivers license do i have to take the boaters safety course?
i have looked on TPWD's website and it says the laws but it is kinda hard for me to understand.
Thanks YC
Justin 63lb, 2 58lb, several 40's, 38lb, and several 20lb yellas. 
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Re: boating question
[Re: Yellowcat]
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03/14/09 02:30 AM
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BUTSKY
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Re: boating question
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03/14/09 05:41 AM
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the safety course is recommended but not required
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Re: boating question
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03/14/09 12:51 PM
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hopalong
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it will make your insurance cheaper
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Re: boating question
[Re: hopalong]
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03/14/09 01:09 PM
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David Lee
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No safety course needed. It would be a good course to take though.
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Re: boating question
[Re: David Lee]
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03/14/09 02:18 PM
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K.D.
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Last I recall reading, yellowcat, you're 13 or 14 years old. If so then this part applies. 1. Who must take boater education?
Anyone born on or after September 1, 1984 and under the age of 18 must complete a TPWD-approved course and be certified with TPWD to operate:
any vessel over 10 horsepower,
wind-blown vessel over 14 feet and
all personal watercraft.
Some violations of the Water Safety Act also require course completion.
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Re: boating question
[Re: K.D.]
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03/14/09 02:40 PM
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i am now 16. and i have a drivers license. lets say if i have a 15' boat with a 25H motor. if i want to go fishin by myself do i have to take it by law?
Justin 63lb, 2 58lb, several 40's, 38lb, and several 20lb yellas.
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Re: boating question
[Re: Yellowcat]
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03/14/09 02:45 PM
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K.D.
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yellowcat, In your example 1) you're under 18 and 2) the motor is larger than 10HP. The answer is yes. We have someone locally that gives the course for about $40. Don't be shy about taking it, you'll learn alot of good info! 
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Re: boating question
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03/14/09 03:10 PM
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i dont mind taking it, it is just that the river is up now and me and a buddy are waning to run some lines. but we want to be sure we are legal.
one more question
my buddy is also 16 and has a drivers license and has a 14' boat with a 1.5 H motor on it can him or me legally drive the boat on public water?
Justin 63lb, 2 58lb, several 40's, 38lb, and several 20lb yellas.
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Re: boating question
[Re: Yellowcat]
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03/14/09 03:20 PM
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wannafish?
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You do have to have it unless you are 18. You can take the course on-line at the TPW web site and print off your certificate. I think the cost is $10. They will send your card in the mail. It will only take about 30 minutes to complete the on-line course.
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Re: boating question
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03/14/09 03:38 PM
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. Don't be shy about taking it, you'll learn alot of good info! +1 My 15 yr son took it, its no big deal at all. BTW theres alot of "boaters" over the age 18 that would benefit from this class! 
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Re: boating question
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03/14/09 04:29 PM
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. Don't be shy about taking it, you'll learn alot of good info! +1 My 15 yr son took it, its no big deal at all. BTW theres alot of "boaters" over the age 18 that would benefit from this class! Isn't that the truth!
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Re: boating question
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03/17/09 01:46 AM
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Texaspackrat
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My boaters inshurence coust me 140.00 a year. Progressive. If I cant aford that then i dont need a boat.
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Re: boating question
[Re: Yellowcat]
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03/18/09 07:56 AM
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mcdonaldln
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what year and make is your outboard? I have a mariner 9.9 i might be willing to trade.... than you would be good....
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