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Welcome!
Here you will find all of the information you need to own
and operate a boat or personal watercraft in Nebraska.
Definitions
Motorboat-shall mean any vessel propelled by any form of
mechanical power, including electric trolling motors.
Personal Watercraft-shall mean a class of inboard vessel less than
sixteen feet in length which uses an internal combustion engine powering
a jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion and is designed to
be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather
than in the conventional manner of boat operation.
Sailboard-shall mean a surfboard-type vessel with no freeboard
and using a free-sail system with a swivel-mounted mast not secured to
a hull by guys or stays.
Vessel-shall mean anything used or capable of being used as a
means of transportation on water.
Special Reminders
- As of May 1, 2000, personal watercraft law for operators under 16 years
of age must complete a Boating Safety Course and be in possession of a course
certificate.
- Classes are offered throughout the state. The course is a six-hour course
(proctored exam) and you must have 70% to pass.
- Reciprocity - Successful completion of boating safety courses certified or recognized by
other states will be accepted in lieu of Nebraska Boating Basics Course. Responsibility
lies with the operator.
- Boats manufactured in 1972 or later must be titled before they can be
registered in Nebraska. Those made prior to 1972 are exempt from the titling law.
- Speed in excess of 5 mph are illegal at all times in or within 30 yards of any vessel,
marina, landing and fishing piers, anchorages or bathing beach.
- 30 days allowed in transit for boat registration.
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