Seanstone
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Post by Seanstone on Jan 17, 2012 1:56:39 GMT -5
In Ohio you have to be certified to run a motor of 10 horse power or greater, and for a long time there was a course that you had to take one weekend and pass an exit exam. This has since been changed. You can now take your boating exam online. It's 30 bucks and you only pay when you pass the final exam. You can fail the exams time and time again without any repercussion. I was planning on attending the course this year, but now i don't have to. Just figured I'd share, but I imagine most of you old folks are grandfathered in right? ;D Jk I think its after 1982 now. So if your older than 30 your grandfathered in. Here's a link: www.boat-ed.com/ohio/index.html?token=e007b04338c2beb1ec451229830dfeca |
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Post by Smoothkip on Jan 17, 2012 1:57:59 GMT -5
Yeah I'm on the old list I guess! Lol.
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Post by Smoothkip on Jan 17, 2012 1:59:02 GMT -5
I have heard you save on insurance if you take the course though.
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Post by Catfishrollo on Jan 17, 2012 11:16:31 GMT -5
I have heard you save on insurance if you take the course though. I had someone tell me that too. Full coverage on my boat runs around 200 a year I believe. rollo |
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Post by captainbrad on Jan 17, 2012 19:52:42 GMT -5
I'm in north Dakota and if we take a like course we save 10% on insurance.
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Post by gotmehooked on Jan 18, 2012 20:36:13 GMT -5
Sean you can request a study pack to be sent to you through the ODNR boating section and you just read the book take the test and send it back. They grade it and send you the license for free if you pass; just got mine.
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luckeywade
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Post by luckeywade on Jan 18, 2012 23:22:20 GMT -5
thanks on line .i need to check this out. even know i run outlaw.id like to check this out.just turned 34. old man safety is star tin too concern me. trying to teach the kids safety ,of the mighty muddie muskingum river.my family relay likes living close to river
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Seanstone
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Post by Seanstone on Jan 19, 2012 0:39:05 GMT -5
Sean you can request a study pack to be sent to you through the ODNR boating section and you just read the book take the test and send it back. They grade it and send you the license for free if you pass; just got mine. Might have to try that. It will save me thirty bucks. Thanks |
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Post by Ramrod on Feb 22, 2012 2:57:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the info!
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Post by rcbbracing on Apr 15, 2012 7:19:33 GMT -5
So whatd you end up doing sean? Howd it work out? I still havent done anything with mine and am running out of time...figured id ask what worked best for you...thanks
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Seanstone
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Post by Seanstone on Apr 16, 2012 12:00:09 GMT -5
I got the packet on boating and read through it a couple times, but I have yet to take the test. I only have a 7.5 hp outboard right now so I don't need my license yet. My buddy is looking at new boats and he'll have at least a 60hp on his new boat so I'll definitely need to pass the test soon. It looks pretty straight forward and for the most part common sense.
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