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APPLICATION FOR PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE ( New Boat Numbers )

Click here for the application to get new numbers for your boat. This is a free service. Click here What is a Pleasure Craft Licence? A pleasure craft licence is a document with a unique licence number for a pleasure craft. The number allows Search and Rescue personnel to access important information in an emergency. The law requires all pleasure craft powered by 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more engine, to have a pleasure craft licence, there is a $250 fine if you are found operating a vessel without a licence. You must carry a copy of your Pleasure Craft Licence on board at all times and display the pleasure craft licence number on the bow of your boat above the waterline on both sides in block characters that: are at least 7.5 centimetres (3 inches) high; and in a colour that contrasts with the colour of the bow. you must display the licence number on both sides of the bow, above the waterline, in block characters that are at least 7.5 centimetres (3 inches) high and in a colour that contrasts with the colour of the bow. Cost: Pleasure craft licences are free and are valid for 10 years. Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre P.O. Box 2006 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B...

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ocpboats.com boat covers explained

Please feel free to call us with any questions at 1-519-859-5955 (Real People, Real Answers) If you are considering buying a pontoon boat cover and you are confused about what is out there, you owe it to yourself to read through this. Whether you buy from us or not, this will give you a good understanding of what is out there. Reading this could very well save you many hours of researching, thinking, and sorting information about boat covers. It also may save you many dollars. Reading this will help you make an educated decision concerning what pontoon boat cover you want. Again, whether you buy from us or not, if you are potentially in the market for a pontoon boat cover, you owe it to yourself to read this. It will only take a few minutes. We appreciate you taking the time to look. First of all, there are hundreds or maybe thousands of brands and types of pontoon boat covers out there. We have studied these extensively, and they can be grouped into 3 general categories of covers. 1. TARPS…You will see some boats covered with tarps. Tarps are commercially available and inexpensive, but they generally do not look good and do not last long. The are also somewhat difficult to deal with since they are big and flat and are not made in any way specifically to cover a boat. They also are just a moisture barrier, so they keep water out, but also keep water in, which can cause serious damage in terms of rot, mold, mildew, etc. We would highly recommend avoiding tarps as boat covers. 2. CUSTOM COVERS…You will see some very expensive covers ($1000 to $2000 range) These are custom made for a given boat and an upholstery shop has to make them, or you would have to normally buy one from the company that made your boat. They are a very good fit, but are very expensive. The quality is good, but is not necessarily better than what we sell. They probably will fit better, as it is a ‘custom’ cover but there is a hefty price to pay. Also, they...

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40 to 70 lbs of thrust

Pontoon and Runabout Recommendations   Multi-use pontoon and runabout boat owners tend to select 40 to 70 lbs of thrust, depending on the boat’s weight.   For details on specific motors, you can browse our top pontoon and runabout trolling motor recommendations. Please remember that boat weight is the most important criteria to use when selecting an appropriate motor size. Boat length is provided as a helpful guideline but should not be used as a primary determinant of motor size. Click image below to enlarge:      ...

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