For many Wyoming Valley boaters, a summer weekend might mean towing east on I-80 to Lake Hopatcong or another North Jersey lake. Crossing the Delaware River doesn’t change how much fun a day on the water can be, but it can change the rules you’re expected to follow.<\/p>\n
| Topic<\/th>\n | Pennsylvania<\/th>\n | New Jersey<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|
| Boating safety education<\/td>\n | Generally required for personal watercraft operators and for operators born on or after January 1, 1982 running boats with motors over 25 horsepower<\/td>\n | Generally required for anyone operating a power vessel, including personal watercraft, regardless of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Inland lake licensing<\/td>\n | No separate operator license for most recreational boaters<\/td>\n | Additional licensing rules can apply to power vessels on certain non-tidal lakes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Rules can change and some exceptions apply, so check with the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau before your trip.<\/p>\n Your Coverage Questions, Answered<\/h2>\n |