I have a USCG boating certificate which allows me to drive boats, my question is can I drive a boat for hire without a captain’s license? I’d be starting my own company, just trying to get a feel for rules and regulations, anything will help, thanks!
realtor.sailor
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If you don't have a USCG "captains" license, called a 6-pack, no you can't. The boating certificate, which is not required, just shows you are capable on paper to operate a boat. To obtain a captains license you must take a USCG approved course, have a physical and show that you have a minimum 360 days experience on the water.
fuzzy
Depends where you live. Here in Oz you need a licence t odrive your own boat BUT can hire a boat & drive it without a licence!!!! Got to love the ***, sorry law
Anonymous
How about asking the USCG?
Anonymous
If asking a--holes on YA is your first course of action then you don't have enough gumption to star any business.
regerugged
U need a captain license, a boat and commercial liability insurance.