The laws regarding powerboats and powerboat operators vary somewhat from state to state. Powerboats like motor vehicles are registered and licensed by each state rather than by the federal government. Even though these requirements are not regulated by the federal government, the regulation and requirements are very similar from state to state. Continue reading “Licensing and Registration for U.S. Boats”
Year: 2011
Powerboat Safety Equipment
There are laws that require that certain safety equipment be on board powerboats (all boats for that matter) and also that it be in good working condition. It won’t be of much use if it doesn’t work. Remember that your boat can be stopped for many reasons and if you do not have all of the proper safety equipment on board and in good working condition, you can be fined. Continue reading “Powerboat Safety Equipment”
Boat Charter
You may be thinking of chartering a power or sail boat for your vacation.
Here are suggested questions to ask the company you choose:
1. Is there a minimum length of time required for a charter? Continue reading “Boat Charter”
ActiveCaptain Interactive Cruising Guidebook
For anyone cruising out of their home area, you may find https://activecaptain.com/index.php to be very helpful. The Interactive Cruising Guidebook gives detailed information for visiting boaters. The comments and reviews are contributed by other boaters so you are gaining the experience of other boaters. Continue reading “ActiveCaptain Interactive Cruising Guidebook”
Guide to Green Boating
The following link leads you to Georgia Strait Alliance’s website where you can download a PDF copy of their Guide to Green Boating.
Two ways to help the environment are keeping your engine tuned, and cleaning the hull to reduce friction. Both these tips will help reduce your fuel consumption and pollution into the atmosphere.