SR wrote:
I need help getting started in boating. I am interested in operating a
small boat with a motor under 10-15 feet. (not a sailboat or a
speedboat). For the sea area for recreational boating around for fun.
I am located in Queens NY.

I realize that I need to take boating safety classes. So I will contact
the USCGA soon.

But I can not seem to find any answer on the web. Here are some of my
question:

Do I need a license and insurance? Do I need a drivers (car) license?

I do not have a car, where do I keep my boat? Would it coat me money to
dock it on a pier or by the shore?

During cold winters, can a boat stay dock in water?

its good to learn as much as you can .. people die when boating and you
need to know what you are doing no matter what the law says. Cant help
u with local law.

Some places requires insurance some dont. It would be foolish to go
boating with no liability insurance. Only if you dont care about others
or losing your property in liability lawsuits you can skip insurance.

drivers license to get your boat to the water.

you can keep a place moored which is expensive and isnt good for the
boat, esp. in salt.

Matt