Here is a Question for you..I have been around boats for the last 40 years and may be I don't know everthing I have a lot of experence,I was told by a frind in N.J. that come June in New Jersey every one must take a Boaters safty course or they are breaking the law using their boat.What is the Deal with New York state..Has it become the law that you must have this 8hr. safty course....anybody have the scoop.........Thanks Mick-Fish