Think of getting a Power Pleasure Craft Driving License(PPCDL)?

Nautinst
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Ahoy there!

Have you ever dreamed of driving your own boat? How about being a skipper? or even a Captain?
Then you might be interested in this PPCDL course. This course allows you to drive any power-driven boat that has a license plate beginning with SZ or SZH, which most of the small and medium sized boats require.

So in order to drive your own boat or yacht, set aside $500 max(unless you fail the tests many times). The course will cost you about $350. Theory is $20 and Practical is $50(excluding GST). Here's a link for you to get detailed information for the course application.

Here's another link for the general information of this course.

Nautinst


Submitted by Nautinst on Wed, 07/18/2007 - 14:52.

sailingsg
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Hi Nautinst,

I am thinking of getting a ppcdl soon, can u advise me which club offered a cheaper rate if u know any? Btw I do understand that there is a medical test. What does this test consist?


Wed, 08/15/2007 - 09:13

Nautinst
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Hi sailingsg,

The cheapest club offering this course? Price rates change for each club time after time so you gotta do your own research. But i recommend you to take it at SAFYC even though it's public price rate.

The medical test is just an eye screening test. Simple! Doc will ask you to read the Alphabets from a distance..


Tue, 09/25/2007 - 17:54

sailingsg
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Hi Nautinst,

noted with thanks... Wink


Wed, 09/26/2007 - 13:34

Gately
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Am deciding to take the ppcdl too.
Done my research, realise that different clubs have different numbers of hours teach.

SAFYC only teach for 2 days?? 1 for theory and 1 for Practical?? And Charge @ $300

Whereas the rest like RSTC, Raffles and Changi
3 days theory and 1 day practical @ $310 - $320

Raffles even mention on the web they have the most comprehensive sets of notes!!! pirate ultra

Any comments on these?


Mon, 11/26/2007 - 11:44

Poseidon
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The longer the better if they have a good curriculum. Don't forget to ask questions, as many as you can think of!!!

Good luck and let us know how it went!

Cheers

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Tue, 12/04/2007 - 13:56

jeffrey_peter
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Whipp Slap I need to know the license; can we pilot a 16 meter vessel? and what passenger capacity are we looking at? lease advise. Contact jeff at 81900015 Duelling Exploding Reading


Fri, 05/16/2008 - 15:39

jamesy
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Hi, did you guys take the PPCDL? How did it go? WHats the max size of boat a PPCDL license holder can drive? THanks


Mon, 06/30/2008 - 11:02

Razi
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hi, Razi here. i've been taking ppcdl exam for 7 times..i keep failling the exam. is there a tips or places that i can get the license till pass???


Fri, 11/07/2008 - 21:51

Poseidon
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Hi Razi! That's a tough one.... Crying or Very sad dunno what to say... Lost

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Fri, 11/14/2008 - 13:52

cheechien
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HI there.. I am very keen to get a ppdcl license overseas say like penang or port dickson.. Could anybody advise me where and if possible the contacts ? Could i operate my own craft after obtaining the licence in Malaysia ?

Many thanks !!


Sun, 05/24/2009 - 18:49