One of the most critical pieces of safety equipment on any boat.

Pontoon boat rules. The statement about the white anchor light being visible for 360 degrees is per coast guard rules. Pontoon boats are another special case. While pontoon boats arent sail-powered its still worth checking if your boat is longer than 8 feet.

A good rule of thumb is to accelerate gradually and maintain a speed that you feel you comfortable at. Once you are ready to take off trim the pontoon motor so that the boat is sitting in the water at a shallow level. Between age of 16 and 65 where applicable are required to have a salt water fishing license to fish off a boat.

How to Handle a Pontoon Boat Leaving the Dock. Getting fish blood slimy bait resido guts all over your rental pontoon boats will most likely result in extra cleaning fees. Now that youre out in open water youre probably ready to pick up some speed.

With a 115 you should be hitting the optimal speed even if your boat is pretty well loaded down with people. You can cruise at a lower speed if you want to conserve your fuel at around 3000 to 3500 RPM. To Maine Boating Laws and ResponsiBiLities the the Published by Boat Ed a division of Kalkomey Enterprises LLC 14086 Proton Road Dallas TX 75244 214-351-0461.

If they have inboard gasoline engines they must follow the fuel. Granting right-of-way and passing on a particular side given the situation Minimum operator age Mandatory life jackets for everyone onboard Illegality of operating a watercraft under the influence of drugs or alcohol Towing restrictions Boating. The trolling motor is installed at the stern rear of the boat.

If youre operating your pontoon boat with a trolling motor you will almost certainly have to register the vessel with the DMV or get documentation from the US Coast Guard. Turn the ignition or motor to the on position and wait about 1-5 minutes for the engine to warm up. Install the trolling motor.