Here it is! Boat Registration Proposed Legislation

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Originally Posted by kjbathe

"...The bill will benefit boat dealers, so it's a good idea..."

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!

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...!"

What possible reason could be given to insist that an 8' windsurfer shell out $$ for Lake Restoration?

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..."

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.