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Woodsy · 03-01-2006, 10:48 AM

I really think the compromise solution is pretty simple, and it doesn't have to cost ALOT of money.

Pass HB-162 with the "Reasonable & Prudent" standard. I listed my reasons for this above. Most of the other reasons proposed are an expensive logistical nightmare. The "Reasonable & Prudent" standard will not add any additional cost to the bottom line, yet give the MP some latitude when they observe questionable behavior. Behavior that might be completely legal now, but certainly raises an eyebrow or two when it comes to "Reasonable & Prudent"

Increase boater registrations by $2.00. Require registrations for canoes, kayaks & other human powered craft $5.00 flat fee, renewable yearly, same colored registration sticker as used on boats. All monies earmarked for the Navigation fund. (this is the fund that pays for the MP)

With over 100,000 registered boats plus who knows how many canoes & kayaks, this will raise approximately an additional $250,000 yearly that can be earmarked for the Marine Patrol for more officers, better equipment and signage. Signage that will be conspicously displayed at all public launches and gas docks, reminding boaters of the 150' Safe Passage Law and BSC (Boater Safety Certificate) requirement.

Require a BSC in order to register a boat in NH. Add a check box on the back of the boat registration, that indicates that the person registering the boat has succesfully completed the Boater Safety Course and has presented the BSC at time of registration. The BSC must be presented at the time of registration. In the case of registrations done by mail, a signed form and a photcopy of the BSC should be required. Canoes, Kayaks and other Human Powered Craft will be exempt from the BSC requirement, as they are now.

Require a BSC in order to rent a boat in NH. The 20 Question rental boater "Checklist" is a joke. We require drivers licenses to rent cars, we should require a BSC to rent a boat.

Get rid of the internet option for the BSC for NH registered power boats. If you are registering the boat in NH, you should have to have successfully passed a proctored exam. Because of reprocity agreements, and in the interest of tourism, out of state boaters should be allowed the "internet option" if that is what is legal in thier home state. If thier home state does not require a BSC (like MA) then they need to have successfully passed a BSC either through the internet or proctored exam. In no case shall anyone be allowed to operate a power boat without a BSC on NH waterways unless a dire emergency exists.

The proposed revisions to the noise limit laws will give the MP an efffective, easy to administer tool to help control noise. It doesn't add any additional cost to the bottom line. Noise was a big complaint at the summer hearings.

Why have we not heard any suggestions from WinnFabs or other Pro HB-162 supporters?

Woodsy

03-01-2006, 10:48 AM	#13
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	I really think the compromise solution is pretty simple, and it doesn't have to cost ALOT of money. Pass HB-162 with the "Reasonable & Prudent" standard. I listed my reasons for this above. Most of the other reasons proposed are an expensive logistical nightmare. The "Reasonable & Prudent" standard will not add any additional cost to the bottom line, yet give the MP some latitude when they observe questionable behavior. Behavior that might be completely legal now, but certainly raises an eyebrow or two when it comes to "Reasonable & Prudent" Increase boater registrations by $2.00. Require registrations for canoes, kayaks & other human powered craft $5.00 flat fee, renewable yearly, same colored registration sticker as used on boats. All monies earmarked for the Navigation fund. (this is the fund that pays for the MP) With over 100,000 registered boats plus who knows how many canoes & kayaks, this will raise approximately an additional $250,000 yearly that can be earmarked for the Marine Patrol for more officers, better equipment and signage. Signage that will be conspicously displayed at all public launches and gas docks, reminding boaters of the 150' Safe Passage Law and BSC (Boater Safety Certificate) requirement. Require a BSC in order to register a boat in NH. Add a check box on the back of the boat registration, that indicates that the person registering the boat has succesfully completed the Boater Safety Course and has presented the BSC at time of registration. The BSC must be presented at the time of registration. In the case of registrations done by mail, a signed form and a photcopy of the BSC should be required. Canoes, Kayaks and other Human Powered Craft will be exempt from the BSC requirement, as they are now. Require a BSC in order to rent a boat in NH. The 20 Question rental boater "Checklist" is a joke. We require drivers licenses to rent cars, we should require a BSC to rent a boat. Get rid of the internet option for the BSC for NH registered power boats. If you are registering the boat in NH, you should have to have successfully passed a proctored exam. Because of reprocity agreements, and in the interest of tourism, out of state boaters should be allowed the "internet option" if that is what is legal in thier home state. If thier home state does not require a BSC (like MA) then they need to have successfully passed a BSC either through the internet or proctored exam. In no case shall anyone be allowed to operate a power boat without a BSC on NH waterways unless a dire emergency exists. The proposed revisions to the noise limit laws will give the MP an efffective, easy to administer tool to help control noise. It doesn't add any additional cost to the bottom line. Noise was a big complaint at the summer hearings. Why have we not heard any suggestions from WinnFabs or other Pro HB-162 supporters? Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.