This form is a boat rental agreement with standard clauses. If the lessee of the
boat destroys or damages the boat, he is responsible for replacing, rebuilding or paying for the cost of the boat or damage to the boat. Lessee is not provided with a boat trailer. There is also a waiver and release by Lessee regarding any personal or property damage of Lessee resulting from use of the boat, including swimming and fishing.
Boat Rental Waiver Without License In Washington
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To navigate, operate, employ or moor your vessel in Washington, you must have a Washington title, registration card and registration decals. The registration card must be onboard whenever you use your vessel.
In Washington, you must have a Washington title, current registration certificate, and current registration decals to operate or moor a vessel. Exceptions to registration and titling are: Vessels that are not propelled by a motor (canoes, kayaks, etc.) and sailboats under 16 feet in length without a motor.
Anyone 12 years old and older may operate a motorboat of 15 horsepower and greater with a Washington Boater Education Card. Without a card, the person must be supervised by someone at least 16 years old, who is carrying a Boater Education Card.
No. You do NOT need a Boater's License to rent a boat in Washington state. However, you WILL need to complete the Washington State Boating Program's “Motor Vessel Rental Safety Checklist,” which is a temporary Boating License. This must remain on the vessel for the entire rental.
Boaters who are found operating a boat without a Boater Education Card may face a fine of $87 however, if you've lost or destroyed your card you may order a replacement from the Washington State Parks Boating Program.
The state of Washington does not require boaters to have a driver's license in order to operate a boat. However, boaters who wish to operate a boat powered by a motor of 15 hp or more, are required to get certified with their Washington Boater Education Card.
Boating regulations vary by state, so there's no hard answer about how old you have to be to drive a boat. However, states that specify a minimum age generally set it between 12 and 14 — several years lower than the minimum age to get a driver's license.
Operator Age and Boating Education Requirements Anyone 12 years old and older may operate a motorboat of 15 horsepower and greater with a Washington Boater Education Card.