Boater Safety Certification
BOATsmart!
Narrated, animated online boater safety course in 19 US states
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Pros
- NASBLA-approved and confirmed on state-agency provider lists
- Engaging narrated/animated format; the card does not expire
- Unlimited test retries and lifetime course access
Good to know
- Available in 19 US states
- Sells US and Canadian courses on one site — choose the US course for a US state card
- $39.95 or $49.95 depending on the state; in Texas the $49.95 includes the $10 state fee.
BOATsmart! is approved in these 19 states
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Mississippi
- Nevada
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Washington
- West Virginia
Boating in another state? See the approved courses for your state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
About BOATsmart!
BOATsmart! (operated by OUTDOORsmart!) offers narrated, animated online boating-safety courses that earn a state boater education card. Its US courses are NASBLA-approved and accepted by state agencies such as Texas Parks & Wildlife, with a standard price around $49.95.
It is a dual-market brand: the same site also sells a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card course for Canadian waters, so US boaters should choose the US course. The US course is available in 19 states.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is BOATsmart! legit?
- BOATsmart! is listed in our independent directory with an editorial review of its pricing, format, and accreditation. Check the approvals and details on this page, and confirm the course is accepted by your state agency before enrolling.
- How much does BOATsmart! cost?
- The starting price is shown at the top of this page. Final pricing can vary by course level, state, and any add-ons, so confirm the total on the provider's own checkout before you pay.
- Can I take BOATsmart! online?
- The format is shown at the top of this page — online, in-person, or hybrid. Online courses are self-paced; hybrid options pair online study with an in-person session. Choose the format that fits how you like to learn.