Missouri Boating Laws to Keep You Safe This Summer
It's always a good idea to be prepared when you're going out on the water. There are a few precautionary steps you should take to stay safe, and some important law information you need to know while boating in Missouri . Firstmate Controls was created to make the boating experience safer, easier, and a BLAST! Today, to help our boaters even more, we're highlighting some of the important boating laws in our home state of Missouri. Keep reading on to learn the basic rules for registering, operating, and keeping your boat safe out on the water. Registration Requirements In the state of Missouri, you need to be issued a Missouri Certificate of Number and validation decals to operate your boat on Missouri waters. The only exceptions are non-motorized vessels, sailboats 12 feet or less in length, or vessels registered in other states using Missouri water for 60 consecutive days or less. Your Certificate of Number must be always on your boat so that you can provide it to law enfo...