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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
Well, the lake did just fine for the 100 or so years before the "test" and education were a requirement.
But: The onsite "quiz" (test) is by computer online with the state so the "guy that's renting the boat to someone" does not choose to pass or fail the individual, the state does. And, the Marine Patrol does random spot checks of the testing facility to ensure that the rules are being followed. And, the person operating the testing facility must take a state course to be certified to administer the test.
But: Didn't most of us start out without knowing a thing about driving a boat, boating rules or boating safety?
Most boating accidents continue to prove that no matter how many times the government tries you can't legislate common sense!
And, because you mentioned it: I had to take David Emerson at Laconia Airport for a ride in one of his airplanes before he would allow me to rent them!  |
I agree, we were fine for the last hundred years and they should have left things alone. But unfortunately, they didn't. Rather, they rammed feel-good legislation through under the guise of "SAFETY", but it really had little to do with safety. Because if it did, then they would require renters to go through the same test requirements as the State requires for a bona-fide Boater's Certificate.
Now, speaking of airplanes...Yes, you took Mr. Emerson for a ride in one of his planes before he let you rent. But, you had to have a pilot's license in order to do so. He can't rent to someone with no experience or license, which was my point.