Thanks guys. I am in the same boat.

I have been asked in the past to produce a paddle, but it was on a smaller boat. I saw nothing in the KY Boating reg. and the Coast Guard refers to your state regs for boats. My Ranger boat dealer says I do not need one. Thus I was unsure how to proceed.

Just thought someone knew for sure one way or another. Guess I will call the local Game Warden.