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My wife is planning to sign up for one of the courses this summer. Am I correct in understanding that at the end of the day long class they take the test, are issued their temporary certificate, and then mailed their permanent card?
At first I thought they took the all day course and then had to sign up for the test separately but that seems not the case. |
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Correct as per our experience several years ago. Test at end of the class, got temp ctk, final in mail.
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After attending the course or taking it online you have to take a Proctored Exam:
https://www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire...component.html |
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The classroom course sign-up states successful completion gets a 45 day temp and final will be mailed. The OP did ask about the classroom course.
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Mrs. Bear and I took the daylong course at our local fire station in southern NH in February 2008. Started at about 9:00 AM and ended about 2:00 PM. We took the proctored exam for the next hour.
Before this day, we studied for the exam using books designed for this exam. One could also study the same material online. 🎓 🐻 |
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In Rhode Island, I called DEM..or whoever it was , and they sent me PREP Material, books and pamphlets, in the mail which I studied at home Off and On until the Proctored Exam a month later.
I also went on line and took sample exams. Every time you took a sample exam..and then took it again..there would be a whole new exam with shuffled questions..and new questions. When I went for the Proctored Exam, there were probably 50 people at long tables taking the exam...Elbow to elbow. It took me no more than 20 minutes to go through the questions TWICE..and I was done. The plastic (Credit Card Like) certificate came in the mail a couple of weeks later. ![]() |
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My Wife and a friend took the day long course at Winnisquam marine last august and walked out with the temp license and the officical one arrive the week we pulled the boat out.
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The day course in my opinion is honestly the easiest route to go.. The online stuff is cool you can do it at your leisure but you end up taking 2 tests and have to go to concord for it.
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Yes and no, they schedule test all over the state for online participants. Took my final in Nashua.
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When I took the online practice tests in Rhode Island..those tests were anonymous. They were just tests intended to make you more proficient in answering the questions on the Proctored tests.
BTW: The Certificate I received in RI was the same Certificate required in NH: "National Association of State Boating Law Administrators." (NASBLA) For those not familiar with the term Proctored. That is a college term for exams, ..where someone is wandering around during the exam looking over your shoulder making sure you are not cheating. ![]() PS: In Rhode Island, schooling yourself...and then taking the "Proctored" exam was called the CHALLENGE EXAM. The exam was scheduled every two weeks throughout the summer. Upon successful passing of the exam...you receive a Certificate of Completion of the course, and passing the exam. This is NOT a License.. Last edited by NoBozo; 05-30-2016 at 08:19 PM. |
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For the record if you do not pass please stay away from me on the lake it was honestly one of the easiest test I've ever taken after sitting through eight hours of a guy telling you what the answers were.. Just my .002
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Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a boating education certificate.
New Hampshire accepts the following boating education certificates: 1.A boating certificate issued by another State agency and NASBLA approved. 2.A boating certificate issued by the US Power Squadron. 3.A boating certificate issued by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. 4.An unexpired commercial boating license issued by the US Coast Guard. 5.An unexpired commercial boating license issued by the State of New Hampshire. Both the Classroom Courses and the Proctored Exams are offered at a number of locations around the state. Most of the Classroom courses are on Saturdays from 9:00 - 4:30 and they fill up fast. The State proctored examination is included with the classroom course and is given during the last hour of the class. If you pass, you will receive a temporary certificate good for 45 days. Your permanent certificate will be sent to you in the mail. Registration for the Classroom Course is now on-line at: https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/174 If you prefer to take the online course go to: https://www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire/ Upon successful completion of the online course, you must register and successfully pass a proctored exam before receiving your certificate. After completing your course online, register online for your proctored exam: https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/175 Most of the Proctored Exams are on Friday evenings starting at 4:00 or 5:00. Persons between the age of 15 and 16 may also take the course or exam but will not receive their certificate until their 16th birthday. |
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Hi, can someone tell me if the NH class / test is geared for more for the lake and navigation? Looking to have a 15 year old take it, but she may also take a CG aux power squadron class in MA. As I understand it, that would allow her to take the NH exam, or be reciprocal to NH. But I'm wondering if there is Lake info in the class that she would be better off with. And if so, she may wind up doing both
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my two cents.......I did the on-line "Ohio" version couple of years ago for I was under a time constraint and no local classes were available. Ohio lets you do the 6 hours on line study and the final exam is also online. You then print out your certificate and a NASBLA card shows up in the mail a couple of weeks later.
2 weeks ago I did the class room (one day) class at the Windham Fire Department because my wife and daughter needed to get their licenses for the jet skis....(PWC's) So as someone who has done it both ways I would say you would retain more doing the study work on line....you can take your time, the videos are outstanding and you just spend more time on the basic material. The 'in-class" method offers a more social experience, but there is more opportunity to get off topic for too long. The instructor had lots of Lake Winni experience so that helped.....where the online does not have any local info. As a side note....I asked the instructor if marine patrol has any issue with the Ohio NASBLA card....he said "not really" but stated that there is no way to prove the person actually took the test themselves.....and they just want to make sure people have the best education they can get. Either way, the test is very passable. 25/25 passed the in-class test. Hope this helps. |
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However, several years ago the Marine Patrol stated that their officers couldn't be expected to sort out the details of the requirements of 50 different states and that they would accept all NASBLA approved course certificates. As far as I know that is still their policy. |
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Much like NH had to finally accept the boat registration format of the other 50 states, so will they have to provide reciprocity for the NASBLA approved courses....
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In any event, NH recognizes NASBLA certificates from other states. From the NH Boating Guide A Safe Boater Education Certificate may be obtained by persons 16 years of age or older only and must be carried on board. New Hampshire accepts the following boating education certificates: A boating certificate issued by another State agency and NASBLA approved. A boating certificate issued by the US Power Squadron. A boating certificate issued by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. An unexpired commercial boating license issued by the US Coast Guard. An unexpired commercial boating license issued by the State of New Hampshire. If you wish to operate a motorboat on New Hampshire waters and you do not have any of the above certificates, please visit our website boatingeducation.nh.gov, or call us at 1-888-254-2125 |
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I am a 71 year old boater (40 On Winni) years ago I took the US Power Squadtron course in Connecticut and was given the CT Boater safety card which I still carry assuming that it covers my boat operation in NH. I received the CT prior to being needed in NH as I was grandfathered for a while when the NH Licensing went into effect. I've always assumed I'm good in NH. Right or wrong?
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I know someone that didn't pass first time. It was taken in Concord and the instructors really didn't "answer" test questions straight out. It does depend where you take it, when given in our association in the past the instructors basically "try very hard" to not let you fail. It does depend where you take it and who your instructor is.
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I'm not one of these people who's been boating on Winni since 1961 either so I don't have years of experience of the rules and lakes and etc so its not second nature to me. The questions were worded straight forward with no trickery. And someone correct me if I am wrong, cant you get 11 questions wrong and still pass? If you get 12 wrong you shouldn't be allowed on the lake for that season. Sorry, that's embarrassing. Like someone else stated this isn't even a "licence" test this is basically I am proving to you I have the mental capacity to read a packet of papers, or sit there and listen like I did, on boat safety and general navigation then regurgitate how to operate a boat safely and which side of the boat you keep a black or red bouy on via multiple choice answers. Pretty important to demonstrate an understanding of the material for what we are all looking to do on the lake. |
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Your Power Squadron Certificate is good in NH. Other State issued certificates approved by NASBLA are also good in NH. If you don't already have one, pick up a New Hampshire Handbook of Boating Laws and Responsibilities. This will give you information on the laws and rules unique to NH. The latest version is the Seventh Edition. Unfortunately the copyright is 2013. Some of the laws and rules have changed since then. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call the Marine Patrol at 877-642-9700 or 603-293-2037. |
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My wife took the course on July 23. She got only one question wrong on the test. She got her official card in the mail today!
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A friend just did this so I know it works.
If you can't make one of the NH "Proctored" exams in person, the MD boating NASBLA certificate can be completely completed online, there is no need to show up in person to take the exam. Now, this may be controversial (and I'm sure it will be), but it's allowed and the MD boat-ed certificate is NASBLA certified and is therefore allowed in NH. start here: https://www.boat-ed.com/ Then click MD: https://www.boat-ed.com/maryland/ Pay your fees, learn the material, then pass the final exam. Note that I would strongly recommend that you also review the NH material to be familiar with the NH specific rules. This may also be a good idea for anyone that wonders what the exams are like, or if you would like to refresh yourself: https://www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire/ Good luck!
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I am curious
can someone that is under the age 16 take the test and if pass get their license, or do they have to be 16 no matter what? so I guess I have a couple questions 1) can someone under 16 take the test and get there license? 2) Does it matter if they pass if they are still not allowed to drive anything over 25hp because of their age? 3) if they do pass and #2 applies does that mean once the day they turn 16 it is ok for them to start driving anything over 25 hp?
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I don't know, but I would assume 'no you must be over 15 years' or the certificate won't be valid. They take your age into account and probably won't allow one to take it if you're not old enough. If you mis-represent the age of the applicant, then that is a different issue which would also make it invalid.
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"There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course. You do not have to be a resident of Maryland to take this online course." Dan
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also another reason why non of this makes sense
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