Legal Operation
What is generally required before operating a motorized boat on public waters?
Answer
The boat must be registered and display its registration numbers
Motorized vessels must be registered with the state and display valid registration numbers and stickers. Requirements and fees vary by state, but registration is nearly universal for powered boats.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard / Office of the Federal Register — 33 CFR 173.15 and 173.21, Vessel number and certificate of number required — https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-173.15
Not the answer
- A commercial captain's license
- Only a fishing license
- Nothing at all
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