Anchoring overnight ?

jrc · 08-06-2012, 06:56 AM

It's not just the MP you need to worry about. Remember the lakefront property owners don't want you anchoring in front of their house. They can call the MP.

I've never tried the overnight thing but I've heard stories and a couple of them I believe.

tis · 08-06-2012, 07:15 AM

I only saw a boat anchor overnight here two times (two different years). Surprisingly no one called MP. People just don't do it much I don't think.

LIforrelaxin · 08-06-2012, 09:03 AM

This is what is wrong with today's mentality... I know it is agianst the law, but I want to do it anyways....

Now I personally hate this law... I believe that most boaters, what not abuse the privilege of being able to spend a night at anchor.... And would not camp out in front of an occupied home...

However the fact is it is against the law... you are likely to get fined for doing it if you are caught...

What I suggest is that people get together, voice your opinion in numbers to some of the state legislatures and see if you can't change the law.... While on the smalller lakes this law is probably a good thing... Lake Winnipesaukee, is big enough, and has enough areas, where it could be done, that the law be restructured to allow it.... with provisions, that a boat moored over night needs to have bathroom facilities etc......

Belmont Resident · 08-06-2012, 09:24 AM

From what I'm told the MP's have been equipped with night vision which allows them to see as clear as day at night and at a great distance.
Not sure where the money is coming from but from my understanding a lot of the boats have this and it is not cheap.
I'm with LIforrelaxin, why is there always someone willing to give boaters a bad name by doing what they know is wrong?

brk-lnt · 08-06-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

From what I'm told the MP's have been equipped with night vision which allows them to see as clear as day at night and at a great distance.
Not sure where the money is coming from but from my understanding a lot of the boats have this and it is not cheap.
I'm with LIforrelaxin, why is there always someone willing to give boaters a bad name by doing what they know is wrong?

They most likely have standard thermal IR cameras, which are anything but "clear as day". They could potentially see heat from people on boats. Less so if you are in the cabin, but rather easily if you were on the deck. Working range on an ~$15,000 camera would be around 1 mile, giving you the ability to see something with enough to detail, but more likely would be a unit with an ~1/2 mile range.

I have a couple of these cameras if you ever want to see what the images look like (note, the image is pretty much the same day or night, since it sees heat, not light. So you don't need to go out at 3AM to see how it works).

no-engine · 08-20-2012, 07:16 PM

I was told long ago that the law came to be when a powerful legislator did not like boats off his lake property, and then law passed.

As kid on ocean in small harbors and coves, my parents and their friends anchored away from their regular mooring. There was no issue with land owners; people had respect for neighbors, other cruisers and land owners.

NBR · 08-26-2012, 02:38 PM

I can see the point in the law. With all the Captain Bone Heads on Winni someone would anchor and not light an anchor light and boom!

Grandpa Redneck · 08-06-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

What I suggest is that people get together, voice your opinion in numbers to some of the state legislatures and see if you can't change the law.... While on the smalller lakes this law is probably a good thing... Lake Winnipesaukee, is big enough, and has enough areas, where it could be done, that the law be restructured to allow it.... with provisions, that a boat moored over night needs to have bathroom facilities etc......

I agree I think this is one of MANY stupid laws, that aught to be removed from the books. Even on smaller lakes i don't see it being an issue, especially if you have facilities on board.

BUT until we can get it removed, it is the law and should be obeyed.

tis · 08-06-2012, 12:59 PM

Actually I like this laws, though I don't like many. I would not like to see hundreds of boats anchoring overnight on the lake. As it is, too many people use the lake as their bathroom.

SAB1 · 08-06-2012, 01:34 PM

I'm with TIS here. This is a good law. The last thing that is needed is people throwing out a hook and crashing on the water overnite. Aside from the bathroom issue, how about the drunks or anyone else for that matter slammin into unlighted boats they didn't see. Marine patrol signs off around 12:30AM I think so how is good law and order be monitored out there. I dont think any waterfront owner is going to want 2 or 3 boats anchoring in front of their house and making a noise till who knows what hour of the night.

BroadHopper · 08-06-2012, 01:50 PM

If you study the laws, technically you can anchor overnight on the lake. But the boat cannot be a cabin cruiser with head and galley.

The MP will ask you to move or tell you cannot anchor overnight. If they arrest you and you have a boat without a head and galley, it can be thrown out of court.

They need to change the law to any and all boats cannot anchor between dusk and dawn.

I would like to see all boats that are to be occupied during the night on water must have a head. Regardless if at a slip, moored or anchored. If you want to anchor at night, approval from the abutting landowner would be mandatory.

tis · 08-06-2012, 05:15 PM

Well I think you can anchor now if you have permission from the landowner.

Belmont Resident · 08-06-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

Actually I like this laws, though I don't like many. I would not like to see hundreds of boats anchoring overnight on the lake. As it is, too many people use the lake as their bathroom.

TIS I was thinking the same thing today. There are way to many people in the world in general that have absolutely no respect or regard for anything.
This is evident by all the posts about violations people see on a regular basis when driving out on the lake.

08-06-2012, 09:03 AM	#3
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 896 Times in 528 Posts	This is what is wrong with today's mentality... I know it is agianst the law, but I want to do it anyways.... Now I personally hate this law... I believe that most boaters, what not abuse the privilege of being able to spend a night at anchor.... And would not camp out in front of an occupied home... However the fact is it is against the law... you are likely to get fined for doing it if you are caught... What I suggest is that people get together, voice your opinion in numbers to some of the state legislatures and see if you can't change the law.... While on the smalller lakes this law is probably a good thing... Lake Winnipesaukee, is big enough, and has enough areas, where it could be done, that the law be restructured to allow it.... with provisions, that a boat moored over night needs to have bathroom facilities etc...... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

08-06-2012, 09:24 AM	#4
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Night vision From what I'm told the MP's have been equipped with night vision which allows them to see as clear as day at night and at a great distance. Not sure where the money is coming from but from my understanding a lot of the boats have this and it is not cheap. I'm with LIforrelaxin, why is there always someone willing to give boaters a bad name by doing what they know is wrong? __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

08-06-2012, 01:50 PM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,600 Thanks: 3,237 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	The laws need to be changed If you study the laws, technically you can anchor overnight on the lake. But the boat cannot be a cabin cruiser with head and galley. The MP will ask you to move or tell you cannot anchor overnight. If they arrest you and you have a boat without a head and galley, it can be thrown out of court. They need to change the law to any and all boats cannot anchor between dusk and dawn. I would like to see all boats that are to be occupied during the night on water must have a head. Regardless if at a slip, moored or anchored. If you want to anchor at night, approval from the abutting landowner would be mandatory. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-06-2012, 06:56 AM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	It's not just the MP you need to worry about. Remember the lakefront property owners don't want you anchoring in front of their house. They can call the MP. I've never tried the overnight thing but I've heard stories and a couple of them I believe.

08-06-2012, 07:15 AM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,805 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,468 Times in 1,024 Posts	I only saw a boat anchor overnight here two times (two different years). Surprisingly no one called MP. People just don't do it much I don't think.

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08-20-2012, 07:16 PM	#6
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	I was told long ago that the law came to be when a powerful legislator did not like boats off his lake property, and then law passed. As kid on ocean in small harbors and coves, my parents and their friends anchored away from their regular mooring. There was no issue with land owners; people had respect for neighbors, other cruisers and land owners.

08-26-2012, 02:38 PM	#7
NBR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	I can see the point in the law. With all the Captain Bone Heads on Winni someone would anchor and not light an anchor light and boom!

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08-06-2012, 12:59 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,805 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,468 Times in 1,024 Posts	Actually I like this laws, though I don't like many. I would not like to see hundreds of boats anchoring overnight on the lake. As it is, too many people use the lake as their bathroom.

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08-06-2012, 01:34 PM	#10
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 193 Thanked 334 Times in 242 Posts	I'm with TIS here. This is a good law. The last thing that is needed is people throwing out a hook and crashing on the water overnite. Aside from the bathroom issue, how about the drunks or anyone else for that matter slammin into unlighted boats they didn't see. Marine patrol signs off around 12:30AM I think so how is good law and order be monitored out there. I dont think any waterfront owner is going to want 2 or 3 boats anchoring in front of their house and making a noise till who knows what hour of the night.

08-06-2012, 05:15 PM	#12
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,805 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,468 Times in 1,024 Posts	Well I think you can anchor now if you have permission from the landowner.