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Boating Education. New York State requires certain boat operators to have a boating safety certificate. New York and most other states do not require a "license" to operate your personal recreational boat.
Correspondingly, do you need a boating license in MI?
A: If you're 21 or older, you don't need a license in order to operate a boat in Michigan waters. To drive a boat powered by more than 6 horsepower, an under-12 must obtain a boating safety certificate and be supervised by a person who's at least 16.
| State | Who is required to complete a boating education course |
|---|---|
| Maine | 16 and 17 year olds who will operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC). |
| Maryland | Anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 who is operating a motorized vessel on MD waters must have a valid certificate of boating safety education. |
Regarding this, can you drive a boat without a boaters license?
You do not need to have a driver's license to operate a boat, but you need your boating license.
Most states require that boaters complete an official and certified boater education course. The Boater Education Card (sometimes called a "boater's license") is proof that you have successfully completed your state's official & approved boating safety course. Getting started is easy.