Question on Electric Motor Operation

[Tony Cav]

Do I need a safety certificate to operate a 14 foot boat with an electric motor only?

[acabtp]

yup, any motor

[Tony Cav]

Oh well...thanks

[FishFriend]

No aslong as its less than 10hp u fine i have a 16 foot with a 50 pound trolling motor got check on lh and they didnt ask for the boater safty the did
However have a look for life jackets

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by FishFriend

No aslong as its less than 10hp u fine i have a 16 foot with a 50 pound trolling motor got check on lh and they didnt ask for the boater safty the did
However have a look for life jackets

no, that is completely incorrect. just because they did not check you for it does not mean that it is not required.

please see NJ State Police maritime services page at http://njsp.org/maritime/faq.html

Q1 - Do I need a boat safety certificate?

A1 - Yes, if you are operating a personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, etc.), or a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey you are required to possess a New Jersey boat safety certificate.

Exemptions:
A boat safety certificate is not required for non-powered vessels.

anything you arent aren't sailing or paddling is a power vessel, even a kayak or canoe with a trolling motor

[Tony Cav]

Thanks for the info

[FishFriend]

I was incorrect about the 10hp its anything that runs on a 12volt battery less than 1hp is not considered a power vessel

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by FishFriend

I was incorrect about the 10hp its anything that runs on a 12volt battery less than 1hp is not considered a power vessel

show me that in the NJ statutes and i will give you a dollar