Quote:
Originally Posted by kjbathe
"...The bill will benefit boat dealers, so it's a good idea..."
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One by one, Wolfeboro's dealerships are refusing to process NH boat registrations. I hear that it's a big troublemaker for them—at least under
today's inadequate compensation schedule.
The last time I had to register a tiny sailboat, I had to take a 26-mile round-trip drive to Melvin Village: that's a $4 drive to pay Exxon, then give pocket change to the willing dealer!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodsy
"...I also think that all watercraft (canoes, kayaks, sailboats) should have to pay the $6.00 for the Lake Restoration Fee...!"
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What possible reason could be given to insist that an 8' windsurfer shell out $$ for Lake Restoration?
Quote:
Originally Posted by fatlazyless
"...As a paddler and sail-boater, I'm happy to pay...as a good method of supporting the NH Marine Patrol and the milfoil, invasive weed program..."
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Out-of-state kayaking visitors remove their kayaks from their roof racks.
Motorboat visitors transport their boats by trailer.
Since most trailers are nearly completely immersed for use—sometimes several times a day—the transport of milfoil fragments from shallow and distant lakes is
least likely to be traced to paddlers.
Paddlers aren't Lake Winnipesaukee's enemy, but milfoil definitely
is.
IMHO:
Initiate a trailer fee sticker.
