California Boater Safety Card, new age requirement for 2024 (Page 3): I figured that 40. They get the money n most don't learn a thing. Be careful out there brother. Cover your own...

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

40GRIT wrote:

You can Grizz, from the comfort of your lazy boy!

I figured that 40.
They get the money n most don't learn a thing.

Be careful out there brother.
Cover your own 6👍👍

rigrider Loc: American Canyon, CA

Thanks Saw. Currently I just have an inflatable so I think I'm safe for now. But, I don't throw out getting a boat in the not too distant future.

Jetman2 Loc: Riverside ca

With the price of Liscense , two rod stamp , ocean enhancement , bait , boat safety , gas , food water and gear etc...This has become a wealthy man's sport! If you add boat rental , what I'm spending per day amounts to a week's worth of social security.

crazyhorse4 Loc: CA

Kayak ?

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Jetman2 wrote:

With the price of Liscense , two rod stamp , ocean enhancement , bait , boat safety , gas , food water and gear etc...This has become a wealthy man's sport! If you add boat rental , what I'm spending per day amounts to a week's worth of social security.

Jetman that terrible brother.
Some get everything free others pay out the butt 👍

Just something wrong with that picture 👍

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

40GRIT wrote:

Hueey, one of the things I ordered was an inflatable PFD for me to wear, it doesn’t count against the required PFDs I believe, but I’ll feel better wearing it. The other item I ordered was the CO2 warning stickers that are required, my boat doesn’t have them.

40 do you mean if you have a self inflating pfd you also need a sticker to say so.
🤔

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

kkcaudy wrote:

I was told the inflatable PDF count as a life preserver, but you have to be wearing it.

In Pa n MD we have several regs about PFD's Wearing one in winter months in MD is required.
Others go by age when moving.
Not required to wear it n I never did
Last several yrs I wear it just in case.

Each state makes their own rules

orion72 Loc: Southern Maryland

audigger53 wrote:

The ones that don't are called victims.

I have several boating certificates, including an Italian one that I had to get to operate small craft while serving in the US Navy abroad. But since it’s California, I would just move.

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Grizzly 17 wrote:

40 do you mean if you have a self inflating pfd you also need a sticker to say so.
🤔

Hey Grizz, the CO2 warning sticker is for the boat at the back and helm, required on motorized boats (over 15hp I believe) because the fumes can collect (inboard and outboard), hence the mandatory warning stickers at the back and near enclosed areas (in my cast the cuddy cabin).

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

orion72 wrote:

I have several boating certificates, including an Italian one that I had to get to operate small craft while serving in the US Navy abroad. But since it’s California, I would just move.

🤣🤣👍

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

crazyhorse4 wrote:

Kayak ?

Any 15 hp or more motorized PWC (personal water craft), includes kayaks, inflatables, canoes etc if they are motorized.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

40GRIT wrote:

Hey Grizz, the CO2 warning sticker is for the boat at the back and helm, required on motorized boats (over 15hp I believe) because the fumes can collect (inboard and outboard), hence the mandatory warning stickers at the back and near enclosed areas (in my cast the cuddy cabin).

Ok I thought it was about the cartridges in the self inflatable pfd.

Never heard of a co2 sticker for fumes.
Not a bad idea. I've read about people that died from them.
Especially idling or slow trolling it can build up👍.
My old glastron has a vented belly tank.
I regularly check to make to make sure vents remain open.
Fumes n fire danger the battery is near gas tank.
My tracker has a lid over tanks. I have a2" gap between lid n transom.

Thanks for info brother 👍

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

rigrider wrote:

Thanks Saw. Currently I just have an inflatable so I think I'm safe for now. But, I don't throw out getting a boat in the not too distant future.

Rigrider, as long as it’s not motorized 15 hp or above you are good, according to the regs.

crazyhorse4 Loc: CA

40GRIT wrote:

Any 15 hp or more motorized PWC (personal water craft), includes kayaks, inflatables, canoes etc if they are motorized.

Thanks. I have not yet read all the ins/outs yet, but that answers my question .

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Ok I thought it was about the cartridges in the se... (show quote)

You’re welcome Grizz, I just wanted to throw all this out there so nobody gets stopped and cited unexpectedly. I wasn't aware of it initially when I bought the boat a few years back, and like many I’ve been boating for 40 yrs. + and the course made me aware of requirements for my boat I wasn’t aware of and taught me a variety of navigational rules and navigation aid meanings……….