forrest Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I have heard of people getting tickets in paddle boats so I have to ask. What regulations are there for those small pontoon boats that one uses flippers or oars to propel? With and without motor. forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I have heard of people getting tickets in paddle boats so I have to ask. What regulations are there for those small pontoon boats that one uses flippers or oars to propel? With and without motor. forrest My guess is the same as any other small craft, i.e. canoe, kayak etc. Make sure you have the proper safety equipment and you'll be fine. From the Canadian Boating Regs: Unpowered Craft up to 6 metres in length (19'8") 1 approved and properly sized lifejacket (yellow, red or orange) or PFD (personal floatation device) for each person on board 1 buoyant heaving 15 metres one manual propelling device OR an anchor with 15 m (50') of cable, rope or chain one Class 5BC fire extinguisher, if equipped with an inboard engine, a fixed fuel tank, or a fuelburning stove, fridge or heater. 1 hand-bailer OR manual pump with enough hose to pump water overboard [Not required for any self-bailing sealed hull sailboat that cannot contain enough water to make the vessel capsize OR a multi-hull vessel that has subdivided multiple-sealed hull construction.] Sound signalling device Navigation lights must comply with Collision Regulations [Not required unless operated at night or in restricted visibility.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 thanks for saving my lazy butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANIMAL Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I'm pretty sure you can be charged for drinking and boating the same as if you were in a larger motorized boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwl Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 at my trailer,the kids often get to use a couple different neighbours paddle boats if they want..and yeeper they have to grab one of the safety kits I have for out boats..fortunately I have a couple...the kids also use my old 12 footer for a row boat...same deal goes..lifejackets on at all times too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 My guess is the same as any other small craft, i.e. canoe, kayak etc. Make sure you have the proper safety equipment and you'll be fine. From the Canadian Boating Regs: Unpowered Craft up to 6 metres in length (19'8") 1 approved and properly sized lifejacket (yellow, red or orange) or PFD (personal floatation device) for each person on board 1 buoyant heaving 15 metres one manual propelling device OR an anchor with 15 m (50') of cable, rope or chain one Class 5BC fire extinguisher, if equipped with an inboard engine, a fixed fuel tank, or a fuelburning stove, fridge or heater. 1 hand-bailer OR manual pump with enough hose to pump water overboard [Not required for any self-bailing sealed hull sailboat that cannot contain enough water to make the vessel capsize OR a multi-hull vessel that has subdivided multiple-sealed hull construction.] Sound signalling device Navigation lights must comply with Collision Regulations [Not required unless operated at night or in restricted visibility.] Jeez. All that crap would sink a kayak. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 all you need is that orange safety kit from walmart--$8.96 and the life jacket flippers are your manual propelling device now your good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now