Operators Permit

[Rattle-]

Not sure if you can help me with this one, or not. Here in Canada, we're supposed to have a PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operating Card (Certificate). I don't have one as yet, but in the next few days I'll have one, over the Internet. The question is; my father-in-law, who has one, seems to think that, legally, they won't come into effect until '06 or '07.<br />Being that its Saturday, the local DNR is closed, to ask them any questions about this.<br />Realizing that this is an American site, I'd still like to put the question out there...Any ideas on this.<br />The Safety course is a great idea. Also, I've been on ATV Forums, (I have a 2001 450 Foreman ES) that does not compare with the info you guys have on this Boat/Motor Forum. Kudos !!<br /><br />Thanks, once again !<br /><br />Kerry

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Operators Permit

kwandmm - how was the trip this morning?<br /><br />So far it works like this: You have been required to have the card for operating power driven vessels under 4m (~13ft) since Sept 15, 2002. This seems to be to get the PWC people first, without being explicit. But technically it applies to your 10ft tinny, dinghy, and 2hp outboard powered tender too. The way I read the regulations, the length is the overall length of the boat hull, stem to stern.<br />For larger craft, you'll need it by September 15, 2009. <br />If you were born after April 1, 1983, then you have had to have had the card since Sept 15, 1999 no matter what size craft you were operating. This rule seems to exist to persecute young people. <br />There is no horsepower restriction on any of the above rules, so you still need the card to operate an under 7.5KW (10hp...) engine. You just don't need to have your boat licensed.<br />Since the Coast guard is in such trouble these days, enforcement in my experience has been nil. I recently read an article in the Chronical Herald that said that the Compentancy Card program had the highest incidence of non-complience in Canada, even beating the Gun Registry! To combat this, they have allowed the local police to issue fines. So beware on nice days!<br /><br />Office of Boating Saftey, ie the horses mouth.

 

[JB]

Re: Operators Permit

Moving to Boat Questions.

 

[Rattle-]

Re: Operators Permit

Thanks for the info. The SpringBoks" a 12 ft., but alas its still a Tinny! My fater-in-law was up today to have a gander at it! The Lake was a little rough today, as we have been getting slightly higher winds and Thunder. We put off the excursion til tomorrow. He was excited that I could get the boat, motor, trailor, 2 batteries, trolling mtr, fishfinder for $1400.00.<br />His brother says that they can stop looking for a boat now...Not sure what he was getting at, though!<br /> Rules around here a little iffy...always have been. Guess it depends on who you run up against. Not sure if thats a good thing, or not!<br /> Guess I don't mind sharing the boat with the in-laws...After all, I did take the daughter off his hands. Wait a minute...maybe he owes me!<br />Thanks again. Before I go, since I don't have a manual for this powerplant, what Brand of Sparkplug, and what gap do you recommend? Johnson Seahorse 9.9 Hp.<br /><br />Thanks, Kerry