ski_89

I just moved out here a couple months ago....and Im wondering If thers a license or whatever I Need to ride out here????
Just Wondering
Cause where Im from I didnt need any special license or whatever
Thanks!!

Marwood94

where are you located ??

ski_89

Im in Kissimmee

Marwood94

i think you are required to have a boating safety ID card and a boating license if you're under 21 in Florida.......not sure, but it's what i've heard

Gator88

As noted, if you are under age you need a license and boater safety card. You can take an online course for free I believe, or pay ~$25 for the class. Insurance is not required by the state, but you should have some, even if minimum coverage.

Go to our website if you want to hook up with local riders.

ski_89

So what site do I go to take that license test and get that boater safety card???
and thanks for all the help

Gator88

Here is one, but there are plenty of you google it.

http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/florida/

ski_89

So thats all I have to do in order for me to be able to ride out here???
I just need that card and Im good to go???
and thanks for all the help guys

fox river pwc

Oh, and you need a license plate on your trailer.

We don't need them here in Wisconsin for trailers under 20' long.

I've vacationed in Florida many times, and I've been pulled over as much as 3 times in a week (Clearwater/Tampa area where I rent a condo), simply because I don't have a plate on my trailer - even twice by the same cop on consecutive days. Once they radio in to confirm WI doesn't issue plates for my size trailer, they politely let me go on my way, but it seems obvious that the cops are keying on this.

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Gator88

Yup, get your boating license, make sure your tralier/car have all working lights and such.

In your PWC, make sure you have a mirror and a small flashlight (if you are pulled over on the water, they check for those) Of course, a fire extinguisher goes without saying...

On your vest (and you have to wear your vest at all times, even while unloading/loading at the dock) you need a whistle, or on your lanyard.

Think that covers everything you can get in trouble for... oh, and of course obey the speed limit signs, particularly in the mantaee zones since they WILL nail you if you go 1 mph over, or make a wake in a no wake zone.

Keep in mind, the boating industry controls the waters still and just because you see a boat making a wake doesn't mean your jet ski won't draw the attention of the water cops if you make a wake in the same spot.