johnthefisherman Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hey everyone, I am renting a cottage and a boat for the day in the kawarthas and i was wondering do you need a boat licence to operate a small motor aluminium boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncogene Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) Nope ??????????????????????? WHYS THAT??????????????????? Yes.lets get it on. Boat owners have to apply and get a lic,but those that rent from a resort do not. WHY IS THAT?????????????????? I want to know why we spend money to have our toys and others can just play for free,well not for free,you still pay, I guess to play,but at others expence. If Im out of line,I am sorry. Guess Im having a hard time with the way laws/rules are being implimented these days. Edited May 20, 2008 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Thank god the same rules do not apply to automobiles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I have wondered this many times myself ---- doesn't it stand to reason that more boating accidents are caused by people who are unfamiliar with how to operate boats? And wouldn't those be people who rent them? Well, maybe not...I suppose a lot of us (myself included) rent boats when we are tired of paddling, or want to use something a little bigger. But still! Is it just a way to keep tourism dollars flowing? I dunnno..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncogene Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 well I'm not a lawyer nor politician so I duno In any case, after Fall 2009 everyone will need one anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthefisherman Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Thanks for that info "Oncogene"...much appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 It all depends on the size of the boat and the age of the person renting it,,,i am sure he is talking about the operators card!,,,if it is a 12 foot boat i think you need one! the reg is in meters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookslav Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 QUOTE(oncogene @ May 20 2008, 05:25 PM) *Nope smile.gif ??????????????????????? WHYS THAT??????????????????? Thats the magic question.... The whole Darn thing is a cash grab. It might have been exceptable had the idea been consistant, and regulated but as far as the current situation goes its a sham...and not even a very well thought out sham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Most rental boats are at least 14 footers, and dont fall into the length category for an operators card. I think its 3 meters or less requires a license, thats less than 14ft. So, no, you don't need the card for a rental. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) Most rental boats are at least 14 footers, and dont fall into the length category for an operators card. I think its 3 meters or less requires a license, thats less than 14ft. So, no, you don't need the card for a rental. Sinker Hey Sinker Little lake here.14-16 footers and poontoons with 15 hp motors and they rent to all.????????????? Yes to all,weather yer 10 or 18. Edited May 20, 2008 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Most rental boats are at least 14 footers, and dont fall into the length category for an operators card. I think its 3 meters or less requires a license, thats less than 14ft. So, no, you don't need the card for a rental. Sinker from http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/faq/other.htm#boating: New boating safety regulations have been introduced by the federal government to help reduce the number of boating fatalities and accidents that occur each year. Highlights of the changes include the introduction of: * minimum age limits for operating power boats above 10 horsepower and personal water craft; * mandatory operator competency requirements, being phased in over 10 years, for operators of powered boats used for recreational purposes; and * new minimum safety equipment and operation standards affecting all boats. Like oncogene said....thats gonna change is what I hear too. forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 In any case, after Fall 2009 everyone will need one anyway... Wrong. A Pleasure Craft Operators Card is only one of 3 proof of competency. The others are, proof of having completed a boating safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999 or A completed rental boat safety checklist (for power-driven vessels). It all depends on the size of the boat and the age of the person renting it,,,i am sure he is talking about the operators card!,,,if it is a 12 foot boat i think you need one! the reg is in meters Wrong. This part doesn't apply to rental boats from a resort. Most rental boats are at least 14 footers, and dont fall into the length category for an operators card. I think its 3 meters or less requires a license, thats less than 14ft. So, no, you don't need the card for a rental. Sinker Sinker you are correct that a card is not required but it has nothing to do with the length. By the way it is 4 metres that trigger a need for a card for non rental boats. Age also plays a factor. After Sep. 14, 2009 age will also no longer play a role. As a renter of a boat from a resort he will receive a "completed rental boat safety checklist (for power-driven vessels) which will be required to be carried on the boat as his proof of competency. Best Wishes: Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) For further info check this link. http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca Rick Edited May 20, 2008 by Woodsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think all this depends whether its a rental from a resort, or a rental with a private cottage. my 2 cts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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