Newfound Lake & Jet Skiis

KPD · 07-21-2004, 10:08 AM

Does anybody know if they allow jet skiis on Newfound Lake?

Thanks in advance!

Skip · 07-21-2004, 10:28 AM

The short answer is yes....

Here are the particular regulations you need to be familiar with upon arrival (I'd purchase a good chart/map and speak to someone familiar with the layout);

Newfound Lake - Bristol, et al.
RSA 270:74-a, Skicraft banned on Sanborn´s Bay, Hebron Bay, the area from Roger´s Point to Paradise Point between Hebron Bay and Sanborn´s Bay, Follansbee Cove, Hornet Cove and Pikes Bay. Skicraft may proceed, at headway speed only, through the above-mentioned areas to non-restricted areas.
RSA 270:74-a - Skicraft shall be restricted to direct travel to and from shore to the main portion of the lake.
RSA 270:74-a - No person shall operate a ski craft in the Southeast Cove other than to proceed directly to or from the main portion of the Lake.
SAF-C 402.49 - a) No person shall operate a vessel at a speed exceeding 6 MPH on that portion of Newfound Lake consisting of the so-called channel running in a general northeast to southwest direction between Cliff Island and Belle Island on the northwest and mainland on the southeast. b) No person shall operate a vessel at a speed exceeding 6 MPH on that portion of Newfound Lake known as the channel between Mayhew Island and the mainland at Pikes Point. c) That portion of Newfound Lake, in Hebron Bay, beginning at the sandbar entering the marsh area and including the marsh area shall be a no wake area. d) That portion of Newfound Lake in the towns of Bristol and Bridgewater known as Pop´s Cove shall be a no wake zone.
PENDING for 2001 - No wake zone in Pop´s Cover in Newfound Lake.

SPANKY · 07-21-2004, 10:49 AM

good info skip. to add to that, i believe NH law describes "skicraft" as a vessel with the capability to carry no more than two people. if your jet ski is a three person, different rules may apply.

Outlaw · 07-21-2004, 10:54 AM

Here's a link to the NH Marine Patrol web site which covers all the bodies of water and their stated restrictions. This might help too.

NH Marine Patrol Restricted Bodies of Water

Skip · 07-21-2004, 11:14 AM

You're right Spanky, the definition of "ski-craft" pops up usually once a season. Straight from the book:

CHAPTER 270
SUPERVISION OF NAVIGATION; REGISTRATION OF BOATS AND MOTORS; COMMON CARRIERS BY WATER
Ski Craft
Section 270:73
270:73 Definitions. – In this subdivision:
I. "Bureau' means the department of safety, bureau of hearings, established pursuant to RSA 21-P:13.
II. "Department' means the department of safety.
III. "Operator' means a person who operates or who has charge of the navigation or use of a ski craft.
IV. "Private boat' means a boat as defined in RSA 270:2, V, including a ski craft.
V. "Ski craft' means any motorized watercraft or private boat which is less than 13 feet in length as manufactured, is capable of exceeding a speed of 20 miles per hour, and has the capacity to carry not more than the operator and one other person while in operation. The term includes a jet ski, surf ski, fun ski, or other similar device.
VI. "Watercraft' means a motorized ski craft, capable of being used as a means of transportation on or in the water, except a seaplane.

07-21-2004, 10:08 AM	#1
KPD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newfound Lake & Jet Skiis Does anybody know if they allow jet skiis on Newfound Lake? Thanks in advance!

07-21-2004, 10:28 AM	#2
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Newfound Lake regulations... The short answer is yes.... Here are the particular regulations you need to be familiar with upon arrival (I'd purchase a good chart/map and speak to someone familiar with the layout); Newfound Lake - Bristol, et al. RSA 270:74-a, Skicraft banned on Sanborn´s Bay, Hebron Bay, the area from Roger´s Point to Paradise Point between Hebron Bay and Sanborn´s Bay, Follansbee Cove, Hornet Cove and Pikes Bay. Skicraft may proceed, at headway speed only, through the above-mentioned areas to non-restricted areas. RSA 270:74-a - Skicraft shall be restricted to direct travel to and from shore to the main portion of the lake. RSA 270:74-a - No person shall operate a ski craft in the Southeast Cove other than to proceed directly to or from the main portion of the Lake. SAF-C 402.49 - a) No person shall operate a vessel at a speed exceeding 6 MPH on that portion of Newfound Lake consisting of the so-called channel running in a general northeast to southwest direction between Cliff Island and Belle Island on the northwest and mainland on the southeast. b) No person shall operate a vessel at a speed exceeding 6 MPH on that portion of Newfound Lake known as the channel between Mayhew Island and the mainland at Pikes Point. c) That portion of Newfound Lake, in Hebron Bay, beginning at the sandbar entering the marsh area and including the marsh area shall be a no wake area. d) That portion of Newfound Lake in the towns of Bristol and Bridgewater known as Pop´s Cove shall be a no wake zone. PENDING for 2001 - No wake zone in Pop´s Cover in Newfound Lake.

07-21-2004, 10:54 AM	#4
Outlaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Newfound Lake restrictions Here's a link to the NH Marine Patrol web site which covers all the bodies of water and their stated restrictions. This might help too. NH Marine Patrol Restricted Bodies of Water

07-21-2004, 11:14 AM	#5
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Jet Ski defined You're right Spanky, the definition of "ski-craft" pops up usually once a season. Straight from the book: CHAPTER 270 SUPERVISION OF NAVIGATION; REGISTRATION OF BOATS AND MOTORS; COMMON CARRIERS BY WATER Ski Craft Section 270:73 270:73 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. "Bureau' means the department of safety, bureau of hearings, established pursuant to RSA 21-P:13. II. "Department' means the department of safety. III. "Operator' means a person who operates or who has charge of the navigation or use of a ski craft. IV. "Private boat' means a boat as defined in RSA 270:2, V, including a ski craft. V. "Ski craft' means any motorized watercraft or private boat which is less than 13 feet in length as manufactured, is capable of exceeding a speed of 20 miles per hour, and has the capacity to carry not more than the operator and one other person while in operation. The term includes a jet ski, surf ski, fun ski, or other similar device. VI. "Watercraft' means a motorized ski craft, capable of being used as a means of transportation on or in the water, except a seaplane.

07-21-2004, 10:49 AM	#3
SPANKY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	good info skip. to add to that, i believe NH law describes "skicraft" as a vessel with the capability to carry no more than two people. if your jet ski is a three person, different rules may apply.