AnImEGuRuOfDeAtH asked:
Ill be using this boat/kayak for fishing and i was wondering if i had to take a test for boating in order to actually use it without breaking laws. If i didnt what if i added a little trolling motor? And also what bodies of water can i use it in? I live in New jersey
Ill be using this boat/kayak for fishing and i was wondering if i had to take a test for boating in order to actually use it without breaking laws. If i didnt what if i added a little trolling motor? And also what bodies of water can i use it in? I live in New jersey
You shouldn’t need a license for operating a canoe, kayak, or inflatable boat. Registering the boat itself varies from state to state. In New Jersey, non-motorized inflatables do not have to be registered. I’m not sure whether adding a small electric trolling motor would mean you would have to register it. Contact the New Jersey DMV to find out.
You should be able to use the boat on most bodies of water assuming you can find a legal launching spot. Most launch spots on public land are regulated by some city, county, or state agency, such as a parks & recreation department, so each launch site will have its own rules and possibly fees.