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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Funeral Of Hearts on May 07, 2008, 05:43:54 PM

Title: Might be a silly question but....
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on May 07, 2008, 05:43:54 PM

So this might seem like a bit of a silly question but do you need a pleasure craft license (or whatever the boating license is called) for a float tube/pontoon? I Tried looking on the transport canada website but failed to see anything mentioning it. Im guessing it means you don't?

Title: Re: Might be a silly question but....
Post by: YY on May 07, 2008, 05:48:17 PM

Anyone born after April 1, 1983 must carry proof of competency to operate any type or size of motorboat (including a jet ski or a Seadoo) in Canada.

Any boater (regardless of age) must carry proof of competency while operating any type of motorboat (gas, diesel, or electric) that is less than 4 m (13 ft) in length.

http://www.safetyafloat.ca/sjac/main.html

In simple words, assuming your pontoon is not motor-powered, then NO.

Title: Re: Might be a silly question but....
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on May 08, 2008, 10:56:18 AM

great. thats what i thought.

It has no motor so i guess im good.

I just need a fish finder now.. lol

Title: Re: Might be a silly question but....
Post by: DionJL on May 08, 2008, 03:02:30 PM

So what's the fine for not having your operators card? I've got a 7.5' pram with a 30lb thrust minn kota.

Title: Re: Might be a silly question but....
Post by: chesapeakebay on May 09, 2008, 05:39:31 PM

Seems to be up to $ 250.00 per offence.  :(