Operator Age Limits

In Montana youths 13 and 14 years of age may operate a motorboat or a personal watercraft powered by a motor rated at more than 10 horsepower only if:

• They possess a valid Montana motorboat operator's safety certificate;
• they show evidence of completing another state or organization's NASBLA approved boating safety course; or
• they are accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.

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Handbook of Montana Boating Laws and Responsibilities

The Handbook of Montana Boating Laws and Responsibilities summarizes Montana's boating laws and regulations. It supplies the information that most boaters need to know about operating their watercraft in Montana.

Boating Safety Courses

Boating safety courses are available in several ways to help you get the training you need:

• Online Boating Courses
• Home-Study Boating Course
• Classroom Courses