I just moved to Mass. a few months ago and bought a used boat for the
upcoming season. What's the procedure of getting a boating/pwc license
and registration of the boat?

Thanks,

- Dave

wrote in message
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I just moved to Mass. a few months ago and bought a used boat for the
upcoming season. What's the procedure of getting a boating/pwc license
and registration of the boat?

Thanks,

- Dave


No license is required. For registration info, goto:

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/instructionspage.htm

Eisboch

On Apr 14, 2:38?pm, wrote:
I just moved to Mass. a few months ago and bought a used boat for the
upcoming season. What's the procedure of getting a boating/pwc license
and registration of the boat?

Thanks,

- Dave

As in 43 other states, it's likely you will need to qualify for a
Mass. "Boater's Education Card" to legally operate a boat in that
state.

More info he

http://www.boat-ed.com/ma/index.htm

Chuck, if you don't know the answer, there is no need for you to respond
with misleading guesses.

Take a look at http://www.boat-ed.com/ma/handbook/toc.htm or
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/ for all the information you need. No user
"license" is required if you are over 18, a bit more complicated for minors.

Sal's Dad


"Chuck Gould" wrote ...
On Apr 14, 2:38?pm, wrote:
I just moved to Mass. a few months ago and bought a used boat for the
upcoming season. What's the procedure of getting a boating/pwc license
and registration of the boat?

Thanks,

- Dave

As in 43 other states, it's likely you will need to qualify for a
Mass. "Boater's Education Card" to legally operate a boat in that
state.

More info he

http://www.boat-ed.com/ma/index.htm

Not true Chuck. Your research lacks depth. You did score points for brevity,
though.


"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 14, 2:38?pm, wrote:
I just moved to Mass. a few months ago and bought a used boat for the
upcoming season. What's the procedure of getting a boating/pwc license
and registration of the boat?

Thanks,

- Dave

As in 43 other states, it's likely you will need to qualify for a
Mass. "Boater's Education Card" to legally operate a boat in that
state.

More info he

http://www.boat-ed.com/ma/index.htm

"John H." wrote in message
...


Did you bother to visit the site Chuck posted, JimH? This information can
be found the

The restrictions below apply to boats propelled by any type of motor,
whether or not the motor is the principal source of propulsion.

* A person under 12 years of age may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters only if accompanied on board and directly
supervised by a competent person 18 years of age or older.
* A person 12 through 15 years of age may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters only if he or she:
o Has passed a state-approved boating education course or ...
o Is accompanied on board and directly supervised by a competent
person 18 years of age or older.
* A person 16 years of age or older may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters without age restrictions.


Sounds like Chuck did a pretty good job of directing the OP.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H


This is precious...how you immediately come to Chuck's rescue if anyone
dares contradict him.

On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 01:58:20 -0400, "Sal's Dad"
wrote:

Chuck, if you don't know the answer, there is no need for you to respond
with misleading guesses.

Take a look at http://www.boat-ed.com/ma/handbook/toc.htm or
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/ for all the information you need. No user
"license" is required if you are over 18, a bit more complicated for minors.

Sal's Dad


"Chuck Gould" wrote ...
On Apr 14, 2:38?pm, wrote:
I just moved to Mass. a few months ago and bought a used boat for the
upcoming season. What's the procedure of getting a boating/pwc license
and registration of the boat?

Thanks,

- Dave

As in 43 other states, it's likely you will need to qualify for a
Mass. "Boater's Education Card" to legally operate a boat in that
state.

More info he

http://www.boat-ed.com/ma/index.htm



Did you bother to visit the site Chuck posted, JimH? This information can
be found the

The restrictions below apply to boats propelled by any type of motor,
whether or not the motor is the principal source of propulsion.

* A person under 12 years of age may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters only if accompanied on board and directly
supervised by a competent person 18 years of age or older.
* A person 12 through 15 years of age may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters only if he or she:
o Has passed a state-approved boating education course or ...
o Is accompanied on board and directly supervised by a competent
person 18 years of age or older.
* A person 16 years of age or older may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters without age restrictions.


Sounds like Chuck did a pretty good job of directing the OP.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

"Don White" wrote in message
...

"John H." wrote in message
...


Did you bother to visit the site Chuck posted, JimH? This information can
be found the

The restrictions below apply to boats propelled by any type of motor,
whether or not the motor is the principal source of propulsion.

* A person under 12 years of age may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters only if accompanied on board and directly
supervised by a competent person 18 years of age or older.
* A person 12 through 15 years of age may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters only if he or she:
o Has passed a state-approved boating education course or ...
o Is accompanied on board and directly supervised by a competent
person 18 years of age or older.
* A person 16 years of age or older may operate a motorboat on
Massachusetts public waters without age restrictions.


Sounds like Chuck did a pretty good job of directing the OP.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H


This is precious...how you immediately come to Chuck's rescue if anyone
dares contradict him.



How did I get involved in this? I guess Herring is having another senior
moment or has a reading comprehension problem.

"John H." wrote in message
...
snip..

Precious would be a good term for your contribution of a tree to the
Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Shoot, Harry has one in his name, you should
have one in yours.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H


Too bad this Capital One tv ad appears to be a Canadian thing.
It could be your theme song.
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ca...gle-to-single/

On Apr 14, 10:58�pm, "Sal's Dad" Sals...@nospam--betts-hyphen-
orourke.net wrote:
Chuck, if you don't know the answer, there is no need for you to respond
with misleading guesses.

Take a look athttp://www.boat-ed.com/ma/handbook/toc.htmorhttp://www.mass..gov/dfwele/dle/*for all the information you need. *No user
"license" is required if you are over 18, a bit more complicated for minors.

Sal's Dad

"Chuck Gould" wrote ...



On Apr 14, 2:38?pm, wrote:
I just moved to Mass. a few months ago and bought a used boat for the
upcoming season. What's the procedure of getting a boating/pwc license
and registration of the boat?

Thanks,

- Dave

As in 43 other states, it's likely you will need to qualify for a
Mass. "Boater's Education Card" to legally operate a boat in that
state.

More info he

http://www.boat-ed.com/ma/index.htm- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

A link to a web site outlining the Mass law is hardly a "misleading
guess".

In any event, boater education cards are not typically considered a
license.

My note that he would "likely" need a card and a direction to a source
to check out the particulars would have informed the OP that depending
upon his family situation, certain members of the family will need to
qualify for a card before operating a boat. I didn't intend to speak
as an authority on Mass. law, simply point out a consideration that
might have otherwise been overlooked.