Forum: Boating
07-30-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,958
New Boating Laws 2024
Please see the link below to view the new boating laws for 2024-25.
Safe Boating!!
https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/field-operations-bureau/marine-patrol/marine-patrol-laws-rules
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Forum: Boating
10-15-2021, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,281
Navigation Lights Removed
Navigational Aid Removal Underway:
While recreational boating seems to extend further into the season every year, mother nature remains unpredictable. Marine Patrol must consider a variety of...
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Forum: Boating
08-20-2021, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,619
Hurricane Henri-Marine Patrol Warning
Marine Patrol Warns Shorefront Property Owners and Boaters
The Marine Patrol Unit of the New Hampshire State Police is issuing warnings to the users of our inland waters as Tropical Storm Henri is...
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2021, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 24,554
Agreed
XCR-700- I completely agree with your assessment. Certainly different boats will require different speeds. Jet pumps absolutely need thrust to have steerage.
Thanks-
Tim
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2021, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 24,554
Headway Speed- "No Wake" Definition
Reminder-
In 2019, the NH Legislature changed NH's Headway Speed definition. The change simply removed the language allowing speeds up to 6 mph.
Headway Speed, also known as "No Wake" is...
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Forum: Boating
02-10-2021, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 31,536
The Dive in Braun Bay
Respectfully, I will correct the portion of your statement that The Dive was prohibited from going to Braun Bay. The Dive was permitted to operate anywhere on the lake as it had been since its...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-02-2020, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 120
Views: 29,357
Tropical Storm Isaias
The NH State Police, Marine Patrol Unit wants to remind a New Hampshire shorefront property owner that now is the time to prepare for the possible impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias.
Current...
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Forum: Boating
07-02-2020, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 27,259
Rafting Areas and Anchoring
To answer questions from Major and TMI Guy-
Saf-C 407.03 Prohibited Areas.
(a) Rafting, as defined in RSA 270:42, V, shall be prohibited on the following portions of Lake...
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Forum: Boating
07-02-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 27,259
Illegal Rafting Enforcement, Operation Dry Water
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the New Hampshire State Police-Marine Patrol Unit is asking boaters who frequent regulated rafting areas to assist us by complying with the anchoring...
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Forum: Boating
04-07-2020, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,527
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Forum: Boating
03-31-2020, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,514
Registrations and Mooring Permits
In response to many inquiries, the Marine Patrol wishes to inform everyone that boat registrations and mooring permits are still being made available at Marine Patrol Headquarters, 31 Dock Rd., in...
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Forum: Boating
03-16-2020, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,686
Marine Patrol Postpones Meetings and Classes
Marine Patrol postpones Public Information Meetings, Boating Education Classes and Exams. Thanks to all forum members for their understanding and assistance spreading the word!
Safe Boating!!...
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Forum: Boating
12-15-2019, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 172
Views: 143,835
Only statements have been ignorant
SAMIAM,
My apologies! My comment, "ignorant, uninformed statements" was directed at some of the conclusions proposed in this thread and not at any one specific member of this forum.
Ignorant...
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Forum: Boating
12-14-2019, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 172
Views: 143,835
Speculation serves little purpose!
For the past month Marine Patrol has worked diligently to preserve the physical evidence left behind after this tragic crash. Due to the nature of the incident, unique circumstances and difficult...
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Forum: Boating
10-31-2019, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,206
Navigation Lights Removed/ New Aqua-therm Law
As of today's date, all navigation lights have been removed from Lake Winnipesaukee.
While recreational boating seems to extend further into the season every year, mother nature remains...
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Forum: Boating
08-07-2018, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,610
SOBOS-Boating Safety App
The NH Marine Patrol along with the US Coast Guard, National Safe Boating Council, and East Carolina University would like to bring to your attention a new boating safety app that is now available...
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Forum: Boating
08-16-2017, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 22,980
Please contact me with Buoy Information
LFOD,
I am interested in the specific location of the buoy that has been missing for 2 years. I can be reached by calling 603-227-2110.
The Marine Patrol recognizes its important role in the...
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Forum: Boating
09-23-2016, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 38,271
Temporary Black Topped Buoy, Eagle Island
FYI Winni Forum
Marine Patrol Press Release
On 2/20/2016 divers from the Winnipesaukee Flagship Corp conducted a survey of the shallow channel located between Eagle and Governors Island in...
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Forum: Boating
06-17-2016, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 20,988
Order Extra Cards
Depending on the situation, Marine Patrol would honor a copy of a BE Certificate. A photo ID would also need to be seen in order to determine the persons identity.
The State now offers the...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-14-2016, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,227
Marine Patrol Photo Contest
As many of you know, construction of the new Marine Patrol Building in Gilford is well on its way. As we approach move-in scheduled for early September, we are now selecting furnishings.
The...
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Forum: Boating
03-09-2016, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,510
Rafting Regulations
You are part of a raft when two or more boats are tied together. It becomes illegal when you are three or more AND in a "No Rafting" area. I ask people to think of a "No Rafting" area as a "Regulated...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-07-2015, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 149,820
Please contact me...
Misha888-
The Marine Patrol has only approved three days outside of a typical workweek for the project since its start. The Friday after Thanksgiving which is not a day off for many, and two...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-04-2015, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,870
Reasons for Permits
The reason the permit process exists is obviously not for the revenue source. In fact, the local jurisdiction receives the revenue while the state enforces the requirements of the law.
Marine...
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Forum: Boating
05-08-2015, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,884
Marine Patrol Is Aware!
Marine Patrol is very aware of the requirements for Documented vessels. Below are the applicable laws and rules for display of the decal. You will see that it is easir for the statutes to list the...
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Forum: Boating
06-08-2014, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 89,504
Marine Patrol's Technique
The following is the technique Marine Patrol has used for years. We do use electronics, but they aren't 100% reliable and officers still need to navigate when they are not available. Investing time...
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