Question on tubing

Steveo · 06-30-2014, 01:45 PM

I have a single tube that hold 3 people (yes, quite large). How many observers do I need?

feb · 06-30-2014, 02:22 PM

I believe you only need 2 now instead of the 1:1 ratio we used to need.

AC2717 · 06-30-2014, 02:46 PM

feb is correct

BroadHopper · 06-30-2014, 03:29 PM

Back in 2008, my neighbor called the MP and told him he only need one spotter for each tube. He was pulling two 3 man tubes behind his tritoon.

One day he was out there with both tubes full and only two spotters. He was pulled over by the MP and was told he need 1 to 1. He didn't care what was told on the phone.

Did the rules change? Or did somebody goofed?

ishoot308 · 06-30-2014, 03:36 PM

The law was ammended in effect June 7, 2012....Two observers required only when towing 3 or more persons not to exceed 6 people. See below...

III. No more than 6 persons may be towed on one or more inflatable tubes and no more than 2 persons may be towed on water skis, aquaplanes, or other devices from the same motorboat at the same time. When 3 or more persons are being towed, 2 observers, in addition to the operator, shall be in the towing vessel. Such observers shall be 13 years of age or older. Notwithstanding this paragraph, more than 2 skiers may be towed if a special permit is issued by the director.

06-30-2014, 01:45 PM	#1
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 525 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	Question on tubing I have a single tube that hold 3 people (yes, quite large). How many observers do I need?

06-30-2014, 02:22 PM	#2
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 216 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Only 2 Now I believe you only need 2 now instead of the 1:1 ratio we used to need.

06-30-2014, 02:46 PM	#3
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 756 Thanked 358 Times in 269 Posts	feb is correct __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-30-2014, 03:29 PM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,621 Thanks: 3,248 Thanked 1,119 Times in 803 Posts	Lots of confusing here. Back in 2008, my neighbor called the MP and told him he only need one spotter for each tube. He was pulling two 3 man tubes behind his tritoon. One day he was out there with both tubes full and only two spotters. He was pulled over by the MP and was told he need 1 to 1. He didn't care what was told on the phone. Did the rules change? Or did somebody goofed? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day. Last edited by BroadHopper; 06-30-2014 at 03:30 PM. Reason: spelling

06-30-2014, 03:36 PM	#5
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,377 Thanks: 2,427 Thanked 5,361 Times in 2,097 Posts	Here's The Law... The law was ammended in effect June 7, 2012....Two observers required only when towing 3 or more persons not to exceed 6 people. See below... III. No more than 6 persons may be towed on one or more inflatable tubes and no more than 2 persons may be towed on water skis, aquaplanes, or other devices from the same motorboat at the same time. When 3 or more persons are being towed, 2 observers, in addition to the operator, shall be in the towing vessel. Such observers shall be 13 years of age or older. Notwithstanding this paragraph, more than 2 skiers may be towed if a special permit is issued by the director. __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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