Boating License in Oregon
I'm from California, and our state does not have a Boating License requirement yet, but you still can take the State of California Boating License if you like, with some insurance companies passing it will get you a discount.
Test Here: http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/ My question is I passed the California exam (took like 6 hours, not hard but lots of video you have to review in order to be permitted to take the test portion), is that valid in Oregon. Oregon as I understand it requires all boats with more then 10hp require an Oregon Boaters licenses to drive. My cousin took the Oregon test and it and it was a very short test (~30 minutes) to take so I know it cannot be more difficult then the 6 hour California exam. Also the tests are provided by the same website so the material is the same, just not as much of it. Thanks |
Not sure if you need one to boat here since you are out of state, but I can tell you I have had my boaters license for 10 years in Oregon and I am not sure I have ever been asked for it when we are stopped by the authorities. Probably a good idea to get one if you are going to boat here often, but I would not think you would get in trouble without one.
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30 min I wish!!! I was 2 or 3 nights and about 6+ hours. Just plain silly. That was 4 years ago and also 2 years ago for my wife.
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The first few years after they passed the law it was really quick and easy - a short multiple choice quiz. It's really long and painful now.
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Sounds like the Oregon test is like the California test. Took me a couple of nights as well 6+ hours. Covered power boats(Outboard, I/O, Inboard, jet boats) PWCs, sailboats, night driving/lights, use of locks on canals, driving in fog, docking in currents/wind, rope tying, right of ways, marker/buoy numbering and tons more.
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So, the course I found for the CA boater's license is NASBLA approved. so you should have reciprocity.
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