In Tennessee, boaters born after January 1, 1989 are required to obtain and carry a Tennessee Boater Education Card when operating boats with engines of 8.5 horsepower or greater. However, it’s super smart for boaters of all ages to become certified boaters. Oh and this is cool, once obtained, your BOATsmart! Card is good for life and will keep you legal when boating in 40 different states and in Canada. You’ll even recieve discounts on your boat insurance. So what are you waiting for, boater?