Ohio's boater education law went into effect in 2000. Ohio law requires boaters born on or after January 1, 1982, to successfully complete either a boating course or a proficiency exam in order to operate a boat powered by more than 10 horsepower.
All boaters born after December 31, 1981 must have an Ohio Boater Education Certificate to operate any motorized watercraft over 10 HP. BOATERexam® is a delegated provider for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.
Ohio law does not require that you carry boat insurance. That doesn't mean it isn't a good idea.
Rental Rates HOURLY RATESDAILY RATES —TYPE OF BOAT— HOURLY (2 HOUR MIN) MON-FRI 20' PONTOON W/90 HP 8 person/ 1100# cap. $220/2 HR $315 20' TRITOON W/115 HP 8 person/ 1100# cap. $260/2 HR $395 20' TRITOON W/150 HP 10 person/ 1500# cap. $280/2 HR $4453 more rows
If you were born before Jan, 1 1982, the State of Ohio does not require you to have a Boater's License. If you born on or after Jan. 1 1982, and do not have a valid boating license, we can administer a brief (5-10 minutes) safety exam prior to your rental to ensure that you are safe while on the water.
If you were born before Jan, 1 1982, the State of Ohio does not require you to have a Boater's License. If you born on or after Jan. 1 1982, and do not have a valid boating license, we can administer a brief (5-10 minutes) safety exam prior to your rental to ensure that you are safe while on the water.
OHIO BOAT REGISTRATION COSTS Boats with a Motor or Sail: Less than 16 feet or any motorized canoe: $33 for motorized; $38 for sail only. 16 feet to less than 26 feet: $48 for motorized; $53 for sail only. 26 feet to less than 40 feet: $63 for motorized; $68 for sail only.
Boat trailers in Ohio must be registered with the Ohio Bureau of Public Safety alongside other non-commercial trailers. Before registering your trailer and getting license plates, you are required to have it weighed and get a weight card.
If a titled boat is sold by an individual, the seller must complete the transfer section on the back of the title in the presence of a notary public before presenting it to the buyer.
Alternative documents, such as a bill of sale, registration, or insurance, can be used to prove ownership of a boat without a title.