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I plan on buying a large boat (65ft) for personal use, if I choose to start a commercial use of it, (i.e. charging for fishing or touring on Lake Huron), what requirements are there for me or the boat. I do not have a captains license, do I need one? If so, how do I obtain one?
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If you operate a boat with passengers for hire you will need a Captains License. 6 passengers or less you can get a "6 pack " license and would be an operator of uninspected vessel. 7 or more and your vessel would need to be inspected and you would again need a license. To get a license you will need verifiable time underway and would have to sit for a test. Contact the USCG about the license requirements. There are prep schools that give courses for the test.In the event you decide to go commercial with your boat, check with the local Michigan State Transportation Department.
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Passengers & for hire equals need for captains license. Contact local Power Squadron or Coast Guard. May be smart to make friends with a Charter Captain or Charter a boat with agreement to check out operation of vessel with the Capt/Mate.65 foot is a BIG boat.May I presume you presently or have recently owned what size of boat. If none you are biting off way more than you can chew 65 foot means radar , at least big diesel twins, big time Nav gear...blah blah
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