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Boating => Boating Safety and Boating Etiquette => Topic started by: mcyc on February 01, 2010, 07:39:54 PM

Title: Boating Courses
Post by: mcyc on February 01, 2010, 07:39:54 PM
I have taken the NJ state boating safety course and I am looking to see if any one does on water training?.. I am looking at getting a 21-25' center console in the future and I would like to be a more skilled boater.   
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Hotrod on February 01, 2010, 07:46:19 PM
Hi MC.  If only everyone that just passed their test had your train of thought  t^

Not sure if anyone here can help you.  maybe Capt. Dave can help you
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: mcyc on February 02, 2010, 04:50:25 PM
Nice Parker in the avatar by the way.  If i can find one in good shape for under $30,000, that would be my boat of choice
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Reckless on February 02, 2010, 05:03:05 PM
 There was a guy in Barnegat that gave courses. I will have to check. I can't remember his name.
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: mcyc on February 02, 2010, 05:44:34 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Big Country 08 on February 02, 2010, 06:12:06 PM
I dont get this whole course thing.  I am taking an on line course, then I guess I have to find a testing place and show my course certificate to be able to take the test.  I think

Country
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Hotrod on February 02, 2010, 06:37:10 PM
I may be wrong.  but I don't think NJ excepts the online class.  I think you have to take a sit in class and test.  Capt. Dave can answer this question..  Also The state Police done away with the opt out test.
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Hotrod on February 02, 2010, 06:38:23 PM
Nice Parker in the avatar by the way.  If i can find one in good shape for under $30,000, that would be my boat of choice

30K.  probably be able to pick up a nice 23' t^
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Stray Cat on February 02, 2010, 06:53:07 PM
Nice Parker in the avatar by the way.  If i can find one in good shape for under $30,000, that would be my boat of choice

30K.  probably be able to pick up a nice 23' t^

I would think so too. Its a big time buyers  market right now. Just take your time in the purchase there are so many boats out there to look at.  TT^
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: mcyc on February 02, 2010, 11:00:35 PM
Took the online class last year and then found a testing spot down the street from me in point pleasant, showed up tok the test and NJSP mailed me my card two weeks later. 

Don't mean to change the subject but i've looked at Boat Trader and Salty Dog and cant find too many Parker Pilot House.
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: striper74 on February 03, 2010, 03:58:15 PM
If I'm not mistaken, I think you can test out without actually taking the course.  Pretty sure I saw the test out option at a fishing flea market for $25.  If you were to fail, you may then have to take the course.  As for on the water training, maybe try googling it?
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: mcyc on February 03, 2010, 04:27:45 PM
Tried with google its all for sailing classes. 
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Hotrod on February 03, 2010, 05:21:07 PM
The Test-Out-Option expired June 1, 2009.
http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/maritime/testout.html
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Tacklebox Joe on February 03, 2010, 05:43:31 PM
I took the test out option several years ago. Prior to that i had some experienced friends teach me the "rules of the road" and basic seamanship. I found pratice makes perfect and I am still learning something new everytime I go out...taking and/or being shown any advice I can get. A book on basic navagation/seamanship is a good place to start.
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: IrishAyes on February 03, 2010, 06:13:27 PM
Chapman's is the best book to get.  t^

http://www.amazon.com/Chapman-Piloting-Seamanship-Small-Handling/dp/158816232X
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: WATSNEXT on February 03, 2010, 06:36:19 PM
[/url]cgaux.org
Coast Guard Auxillary offers a bunch of classes / courses
 Plus when you complete a course you receive a certification that's second to none.
Title: Re: Boating Courses
Post by: Hotrod on February 03, 2010, 09:44:21 PM
Just go see Capt Dave.  member Sealife t^
http://www.langsskiandscuba.com/safety_schedule.html