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 Post subject: Boating regulations
PostPosted: 12 Mar 2014, 15:10 
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Hi guys,
I'm moving to Melbourne at the end of this month and would like to know about boating regulations as I'm going to be shipping all our belongings in about 4 months time and I was looking at buying a little 3.2-3.8m Inflatable with a 15hp motor on the back.

In SA we don't need a skippers ticket for a boat with a 15hp or less... The idea would be to use it for a spearfishing/fishing platform.... Any advice? What would a second hand setup like that cost that side?

Other advantage of this setup is that you could almost launch anywhere and the boat fits into the back of your car...


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 Post subject: Re: Boating regulations
PostPosted: 12 Mar 2014, 15:57 
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You need a boat license here.
When you get here send me a message and have a squiz at mine. I'll be selling it in a couple of months.

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 Post subject: Re: Boating regulations
PostPosted: 12 Mar 2014, 18:01 
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Pretty sure you only don't need a licence is the motor is 9.9 or under


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 Post subject: Re: Boating regulations
PostPosted: 13 Mar 2014, 00:18 
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I recently bought a second hand 3.8m inflatable for ~$800 and a second hand 25hp in reasonable condition for ~$1000.

They are a great diving platform. So stable you can have three people sitting on one edge and barely cause it to lean. Also able to safely take on a bit more water than a regular boat so good for getting through surf, not that I'd recommend pushing it..

You'll need a licence but the test is pretty cruisey. Can get the vic boating regulations from vic roads website or a hard copy for free from any vicroads office.

Launching from most beaches is generally possible (weather/swell dependant) but they are pretty heavy to carry and take a while to set up so maybe not as convenient as you hope.

If you're more motivated that me I'm sure you'll have no dramas :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: Boating regulations
PostPosted: 13 Mar 2014, 08:40 
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Actually looking at getting a thundercat to spearfish from as it has more deck space and is a little more user friendly...


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 Post subject: Re: Boating regulations
PostPosted: 14 Mar 2014, 12:51 
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Rules have changed. Anything motorized u have to have a boat license. Like others have stated vic licensing regulations is pretty easy to pass atm. U can do it at vic roads or go to local clubs that hold coast guard nights group testing (easiest option)....


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