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Kamper · 04-11-2006, 06:13 PM

I'd suggest openning the link posted above by "Skipper of the Sea Que." Print out several copies of the RSA as quoted and tape it and a strongly but politely worded order to remove the boat and not return, to the passenger side windshield. You could also probably get these items professionally printed to adhesive paper so they cant be casually removed.

Include the offending boat's registration number the date and your signature. Keep notes of the boats you have warned and if possible photograph the boat with the warning attached while at your dock. If you have a camera with a date/time feature that might be even better.

One important thing you need to keep in mind... "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones." I'm under the impression that most dock installation in NH requires permits from the Department of Environmental Security. I used to have a link to the appropriate regulations but cant find it (be nice if they were repealed). If you get the legal system involved you may find yourself under scrutiny.

Depending on how long the docks have been in place you may be grandfatherred but it depends on how the statutes was written. FWIW - I know a few people with (noncommercial) docks on various bodies of water and none of them have gotten permits.

This link is to another post which discussed Rafts, docks and swimlines...
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ht=dock+permit

This link is for the state's RSa's if you want to look further yourself.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...s/default.html

I think what I'm trying to find is somewhere under RSA 482 or 482-A. If I find it again I'll pass on the update.

Good luck!

04-11-2006, 06:13 PM	#12
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	I'd suggest openning the link posted above by "Skipper of the Sea Que." Print out several copies of the RSA as quoted and tape it and a strongly but politely worded order to remove the boat and not return, to the passenger side windshield. You could also probably get these items professionally printed to adhesive paper so they cant be casually removed. Include the offending boat's registration number the date and your signature. Keep notes of the boats you have warned and if possible photograph the boat with the warning attached while at your dock. If you have a camera with a date/time feature that might be even better. One important thing you need to keep in mind... "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones." I'm under the impression that most dock installation in NH requires permits from the Department of Environmental Security. I used to have a link to the appropriate regulations but cant find it (be nice if they were repealed). If you get the legal system involved you may find yourself under scrutiny. Depending on how long the docks have been in place you may be grandfatherred but it depends on how the statutes was written. FWIW - I know a few people with (noncommercial) docks on various bodies of water and none of them have gotten permits. This link is to another post which discussed Rafts, docks and swimlines... http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ht=dock+permit This link is for the state's RSa's if you want to look further yourself. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...s/default.html I think what I'm trying to find is somewhere under RSA 482 or 482-A. If I find it again I'll pass on the update. Good luck!