No not really



Florida already has a similar law
http://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/faqs/
In order to operate a motorboat of ten (10) horsepower or greater, Florida law requires anyone who was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC.
Florida does not have a "boating license." The Boating Safety Education Identification Card is proof of successful completion of the educational requirements and is valid for life.


I live in a state where any tourist (of age - currently 29) can rent a boat without any knowledge. We live in a world where powerboaters don't give 2 ****s about non powerboats, and have no clue how to safely navigate around lots of small boat traffic in a confined area ( especially Hurricane pass with tons of small boats, and kayaks) and don't care about their wake. I will not be shocked if someone gets killed.

I would be in favor of a licence requirement for all powerboaters and a minimum training for all small boat renters (including kayak, SUP's, and dingy's)

and what's this 10 hp limiter? I have a 3.5 hp that i bet could get me killed if i tried, or failed to use responsibly...