Post by: MHWASH on April 12, 2016, 09:45:39 PM
What is the best way to go about this? I like the idea of the at home study course.
Post by: lokidog on April 12, 2016, 09:53:50 PM
Post by: bearmanric on April 12, 2016, 09:59:35 PM
Post by: biggfish on April 12, 2016, 10:08:18 PM
Post by: huntnphool on April 12, 2016, 10:18:54 PM
It was $10 when I did it, took about 5 hours.
Post by: yum tag soup on April 12, 2016, 10:24:15 PM
Post by: Ellensburg on April 13, 2016, 12:04:45 AM
Go to this site: http://parks.state.wa.us/444/Classroom-Courses
Click the "online courses" tab
Find the free one.
Answers are all on google.
Post by: Blacklab on April 13, 2016, 08:11:40 AM
Online. Can't remember how long it took but it is on a timer as to say you can't just flip through and answer. Lots of good info though :tup:
:yeah:
Got mine in 2011 on a nasty winter night (bored). 4 1/2 years later I bought a boat :chuckle: Can't remember how long it took at least 3hrs. As said above you can't skip a head which is why it takes so long. Gl and have fun :chuckle: ;)
Post by: birddogdad on April 13, 2016, 08:16:02 AM
Post by: Henrydog on April 13, 2016, 08:23:29 AM
I had a safety check on Hayden Lake in Idaho last year. The sheriff was super nice, he checked all my stuck and I told him "hell I even have a Wa license" he just laughed.
I was checked by a couple of goosestepping Jackboots, I mean game wardens, in January on Rock Lake and my boats license was the 2nd thing they asked for. Further cementing it is just a cash grab. They seemed disappointed I had one
Post by: quadrafire on April 13, 2016, 08:24:53 AM
http://www.boatus.org/This is the one I did as well. You could get through it faster, but are restricted to a certain amount of time for each question so you can't answer fast and move on.
It was $10 when I did it, took about 5 hours.
Just carve out a day and do it, it is rather informative.
Post by: huntnphool on April 13, 2016, 03:25:54 PM
http://www.boatus.org/This is the one I did as well. You could get through it faster, but are restricted to a certain amount of time for each question so you can't answer fast and move on.
It was $10 when I did it, took about 5 hours.
Just carve out a day and do it, it is rather informative.
25 seconds per page, average 70 pages per section and 8 sections I think it was.
Post by: yorketransport on April 13, 2016, 03:30:21 PM
http://www.boatus.org/This is the one I did as well. You could get through it faster, but are restricted to a certain amount of time for each question so you can't answer fast and move on.
It was $10 when I did it, took about 5 hours.
Just carve out a day and do it, it is rather informative.
This is where I got did mine. I just worked on it for an hour each night after work until I was done. The time restrictions are a little frustrating, but I get it.
Post by: gallion_t on April 13, 2016, 03:41:37 PM
But completely agree its a cash grab. If memory serves me correctly you don't need the licence if you are renting at boat. So the people who own them and operate them regularly need to prove they're smart, but the guy who is renting it for a day with a case of beer just has to sign a page saying he read the safety rules. Doesn't seem quite right to me.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on April 13, 2016, 04:04:56 PM
Way too time consuming and no exemptions for actual documented experience.
Post by: Angus on April 13, 2016, 07:57:18 PM
Seems pretty worthless if they're not going to enforce it.
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 13, 2016, 08:12:51 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on April 13, 2016, 08:22:10 PM
There is an exemption if you are a Dinosaur also. Pre-1955
1955? Had they even invented the boat by then?
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 13, 2016, 08:24:34 PM
There is an exemption if you are a Dinosaur also. Pre-1955
1955? Had they even invented the boat by then?
I think they referred to them as ark. Most were held together with vines and pitch.
I was an oarsman with Leif Erikson!
Post by: h2ofowlr on April 13, 2016, 08:34:52 PM
Post by: huntnphool on April 13, 2016, 08:38:19 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2016, 08:48:14 PM
I have been checked 2 times on the big c and glad I had it.
Post by: MHWASH on April 13, 2016, 09:08:49 PM
http://www.boatus.org/
It was $10 when I did it, took about 5 hours.
Just went to start my course, but it's down because of unforeseen errors until tomorrow.
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on April 13, 2016, 09:19:08 PM
Post by: lokidog on April 15, 2016, 08:14:16 AM
Anyone ever been checked for the card? I've been checked twice on the Columbia by both a sheriffs boat and a CG boat and they've never asked to see it.
Seems pretty worthless if they're not going to enforce it.
I've never been asked out here.
And as mentioned, it is entirely a money grab. I took the course as a 12 yo kid and passed. I have my card, but technically, the State won't accept it because it doesn't have WA stamped on it and I did not give them my $10. How is it that my HS class cert works from out of state but this does not?
And... I wonder what the percentage of accidents/incidents is with people using a small boat with a 15hp or less vs someone that has spent, often tens of thousands of dollars for something larger? Seems like all boaters should need this if anyone does. :dunno: