Do I need a boating license to operate a boat in NY?

Do you need a captains license to operate a boat over 65 feet?

  • A friend of mine says you need a coast guard licesne if your boat is bigger then 65 feet. Even if you do not charge people to ride. I say if you do not charge for the trip, you do not need a license.

  • Answer:

    anything over 50 feet in the u.s.

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If you are in international waters, you don't need anything.

Always Right

sure do

rab2308

check with dmv they will know

SPACEGUY

coast guard can give you any and all regulations etc. on web or 800 number for any vessel salt or fresh water.

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