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.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks,

So, the course I found for the CA boater's license is NASBLA approved. so you should have reciprocity.

I've been asked for my boater's license in WA.