Putting outboard on my canoe

[addy79]

It depends on the quality of battery you purchase...

 

I bought the Marine battery, think its called "Nautilis"?? from CTC.

 

If im alone on the canoe, it will last me around 6 hours (im usually only trolling at speeds 2 or 3), the more you stop and go, the quicker it will drain.

 

I have used mine to troll for lakers on back lakes as well, as long as you keep a nice steady troll and avoid the stop and go it should last AT LEAST 5 hours.

 

be sure to drain the batt all the way before re charging to increase its lifespan (Those batteries arent cheap!)

[addy79]

Just remember as soon as you put a motor, gas or electric, on any water craft you need your Operators Card.

 

Canoe, surf board, even a pontoon or float tube.

 

 

is this true????!

 

i thought it was only for motors over 10hp?

your telling me i need one for the minn kota!? WOW

 

what about boat rentals?? do u need the card to rent one now to??

[CLofchik]

is this true????!

 

i thought it was only for motors over 10hp?

your telling me i need one for the minn kota!? WOW

 

what about boat rentals?? do u need the card to rent one now to??

 

If it's over 13' ANY motor needs an operator card, if you ever fish around Toronto you'll also need a harbour license.

$250 fine without a card and putting a Minn Kota on a 16' canoe.

 

Rentals you don't need a card.

 

Who needs proof of competency NOW?

 

* Operating boat with motor under 4 metres (13.1')

* Born after April 1, 1983, operating boat with motor (about 25)

 

 

On September 15, 2009, all boat operators will need PCOC or other proof of competency to operate any boat with a motor.

 

Age restrictions:

 

* Operators under 16 cannot operate personal watercraft (PWC).

* Operators under 12 are restricted to 10 hp (7.5kw) unless supervised by someone 16 or older.

* Operators 12-16 years old are restricted to 40 hp (30kw) unless supervised by someone 16 or older.

 

http://boating.ncf.ca/#reg

Edited April 30, 2009 by CLofchik

[Dara]

So I still have a hundred an thirty eight days to get it...np

 

Thats pretty cool a 12 year old and a 16 year old can run a 40 hp

and a 12 year old and a 17 year old can run 300hp

But I can't run a 12' boat with a 15 hp without a card.

 

I know, this has been way overdone, but I'm like that

Edited April 30, 2009 by Dara

[Woodsman]

So I still have a hundred an thirty eight days to get it...np

 

Thats pretty cool a 12 year old and a 16 year old can run a 40 hp

and a 12 year old and a 17 year old can run 300hp

But I can't run a 12' boat with a 15 hp without a card.

 

I know, this has been way overdone, but I'm like that

Those 12 -17 years of age you refer to also need a card now.

As for a 12' boat everyone needs a card now. The hp on these boats do not apply as far as requiring a PCOC.

 

Rick