[Conspiracy Guy]

I hate the newrich and their toys. Alabama requires a test for boaters that at least gives them a concept of what is right and safe. I've been boating in some form or fashion since I could walk.

[Texan5]

I wish we had such a test here-we have one for motorcycles, for heaven's sake. But any licensed driver can just go buy a boat, register and license it, launch at the nearest marina and take off. The boating safety laws are available where you register the boat, and posted at every park on water and every marina, but I doubt that many people ever read them.