Hovercraft licensing in Canada

[Buy_Sell]

I got my answer from Transport Canada today about licensing,
registration, etc. of hovercraft in Canada. Hovercraft are considered
a pleasure craft in Canada. The following links are provided.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP511/menu.htm

http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/faq.htm

http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca

[anonymous]

Post by Buy_Sell
I got my answer from Transport Canada today about licensing,
registration, etc. of hovercraft in Canada. Hovercraft are considered a
pleasure craft in Canada. The following links are provided.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP511/menu.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/faq.htm
http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca

Yes, and hovercraft (both home and commercially built) must meet the
requirements as set out in TP-1332 under the Canada Shipping Act - small
vessel regulations, including application of a serial-type hull number and
registration of that number with Transport Canada.

[Dave Schneider]

While we are on the subject, does anyone have the low-down on licensing
requirements for visiting hovercraft that are licensed in the US?
Another unknown for me are tailers. Since I live in WI, I don't need a
trailer license. Would I be allowed across the boarder with my
unlicensed trailer?

Post by anonymous

Post by Buy_Sell
I got my answer from Transport Canada today about licensing,
registration, etc. of hovercraft in Canada. Hovercraft are considered a
pleasure craft in Canada. The following links are provided.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP511/menu.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/faq.htm
http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca

Yes, and hovercraft (both home and commercially built) must meet the
requirements as set out in TP-1332 under the Canada Shipping Act - small
vessel regulations, including application of a serial-type hull number and
registration of that number with Transport Canada.

[anonymous]

Small vessels (including hovercraft) that are imported into Canada for
sale are also subject to TP-1332 and require that the importer be
registered and apply hull numbers. The same applies for vessels exported
from Canada to the US (both countries have reciprocal agreements in this
regard). There are also rumours that Transport Canada requires that small
vessel owners carry liability insurance. However, I an not certain which
class of vessel this would apply to, and I am certain canoes would be
excluded, although they too are subject to TP-1332 (re. hull numbering).

That said, I am guessing that a visiting hovercraft would need to meet
TP-1332 safety requirements (and liability coverage, if it is more than
just rumour), but I suspect that would be all (you wouldn't have to
register a hull number ... that process I understand can take several
months). As for trailers, licence plates are required in all Provinces.
--
anonymous

Post by Dave Schneider
While we are on the subject, does anyone have the low-down on licensing
requirements for visiting hovercraft that are licensed in the US?
Another unknown for me are tailers. Since I live in WI, I don't need a
trailer license. Would I be allowed across the boarder with my
unlicensed trailer?

Post by anonymous

Post by Buy_Sell
I got my answer from Transport Canada today about licensing,
registration, etc. of hovercraft in Canada. Hovercraft are considered a
pleasure craft in Canada. The following links are provided.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP511/menu.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/faq.htm
http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca

Yes, and hovercraft (both home and commercially built) must meet the
requirements as set out in TP-1332 under the Canada Shipping Act - small
vessel regulations, including application of a serial-type hull number and
registration of that number with Transport Canada.

[Buy_Sell]

I was looking over the new Pleasure Craft Operator Card rules that
apply to all recreational watercraft in Canada and I found something
interesting about USA residents at the following website.
http://www.theoperatorcard.ca/course/index.php?file=pleasure_craft_operator_card.php

Do the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations apply to
non-residents?

The Regulations apply to non-residents if:

They operate their pleasure craft in Canadian waters for more than 45
consecutive days or, They operate a pleasure craft that is licensed or
registered in Canada (including rented or chartered boats).

The Regulations do not apply to non-residents who operate their
pleasure craft (licensed in a country other than Canada) in Canadian
waters for less than 45 consecutive days. Please note that a proof of
residence will be required on board at all times.

If you require more information on how Canadian requirements apply to
non-residents visit the Requirements for Foreign Recreational Boaters
In Canadian Waters.


And as far as trailers go, in Canada we put a license plate on the
trailer and it is good for life. It is usually not very expensive and
it is just a way for the authorities to figure out who owns a trailer
when it is found unattended. I'm not really sure about how the law
works about trailers from other countries.

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Dave Schneider - Sun, Apr 9 2006 11:12 am

While we are on the subject, does anyone have the low-down on licensing
requirements for visiting hovercraft that are licensed in the US?
Another unknown for me are trailers. Since I live in WI, I don't need
a trailer license. Would I be allowed across the boarder with my
unlicensed trailer?

[anonymous]

That's right ... I forgot about the operator competency thing. That was
introduced in just the last couple of years in response to a number of
accidents involving inexperienced boaters ... I believe that jet-skiers
are largely responsible for that one.

I was looking over the new Pleasure Craft Operator Card rules that apply
to all recreational watercraft in Canada and I found something
interesting about USA residents at the following website.
http://www.theoperatorcard.ca/course/index.php?file=pleasure_craft_operator_card.php
Do the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations apply to
non-residents?
They operate their pleasure craft in Canadian waters for more than 45
consecutive days or, They operate a pleasure craft that is licensed or
registered in Canada (including rented or chartered boats).
The Regulations do not apply to non-residents who operate their pleasure
craft (licensed in a country other than Canada) in Canadian waters for
less than 45 consecutive days. Please note that a proof of residence
will be required on board at all times.
If you require more information on how Canadian requirements apply to
non-residents visit the Requirements for Foreign Recreational Boaters In
Canadian Waters.
And as far as trailers go, in Canada we put a license plate on the
trailer and it is good for life. It is usually not very expensive and
it is just a way for the authorities to figure out who owns a trailer
when it is found unattended. I'm not really sure about how the law
works about trailers from other countries.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Dave
Schneider - Sun, Apr 9 2006 11:12 am
While we are on the subject, does anyone have the low-down on licensing
requirements for visiting hovercraft that are licensed in the US?
Another unknown for me are trailers. Since I live in WI, I don't need a
trailer license. Would I be allowed across the boarder with my
unlicensed trailer?

[Buy_Sell]

http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/tp/TP1332/menu.htm

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anonymous - Sun, Apr 9 2006 8:28 am

Yes, and hovercraft (both home and commercially built) must meet the
requirements as set out in TP-1332 under the Canada Shipping Act -
small vessel regulations, including application of a serial-type hull
number and registration of that number with Transport Canada.