Marine Patrol in Alton Bay

codeman671 · 07-31-2014, 02:29 PM

I did find this on the Marine Patrol webpage:

•What is the difference between a ski craft and a PWC?
A ski craft is defined as, less than 13' in length as manufactured, capable of exceeding 20 mph, and has the capacity to carry not more than the operator and one other person. There are additional regulations that ski craft operators must follow. A personal watercraft (pwc) has the capacity to carry more than the operator and one passenger and must follow the regulations set forth for a motor boat.

That being said, if a PWC must follow the rules set forth for boats, then including the person on the tube they cannot be over capacity and must save a spot for the rider.

It is not illegal for someone to be floating in the lake on a tube enjoying the day, but in a situation where they are doing watersports behind a vessel the law must be adhered to.

Dave R · 07-31-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

That being said, if a PWC must follow the rules set forth for boats, then including the person on the tube they cannot be over capacity and must save a spot for the rider.

It is not illegal for someone to be floating in the lake on a tube enjoying the day, but in a situation where they are doing watersports behind a vessel the law must be adhered to.

Not trying to be difficult, but can you show me the law that says that? I can't find anything that addresses it.

Pine Island Guy · 07-31-2014, 04:01 PM

I'm not trying to change the topic or start a new debate, but figured since this thread has already gone way off topic and has been relagated to the basement...

As someone not very knowledgable about the specific rules/regs regarding PWCs (not owning one meself), why is there a dusk to dawn curfew? It seems like many are "boat size" and could support nav lights?

signed - curious PIG

RailroadJoe · 08-01-2014, 04:22 AM

I still want to know why the steering wheel on all these boats is on the right side. English law maybe?

Slickcraft · 08-01-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

I still want to know why the steering wheel on all these boats is on the right side. English law maybe?

Laws of physics. Torque of a single prop tilts boat to port. If driver is only one in boat, his/her weight on the starboard side helps level the boat at speed.

Dave R · 08-01-2014, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Laws of physics. Torque of a single prop tilts boat to port. If driver is only one in boat, his/her weight on the starboard side helps level the boat at speed.

^This for sure, but also I suspect, because you need to give way to boats that are on a collision course off of your starboard bow. Sitting on the starboard side helps ensure an unobstructed view to starboard.

SIKSUKR · 08-01-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

^This for sure, but also I suspect, because you need to give way to boats that are on a collision course off of your starboard bow. Sitting on the starboard side helps ensure an unobstructed view to starboard.

I think you might have it backwards. I believe the law was constructed long after the established right hand driver became standard.

07-31-2014, 04:01 PM	#3
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 244 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	apologies in advance for tangential topic... I'm not trying to change the topic or start a new debate, but figured since this thread has already gone way off topic and has been relagated to the basement... As someone not very knowledgable about the specific rules/regs regarding PWCs (not owning one meself), why is there a dusk to dawn curfew? It seems like many are "boat size" and could support nav lights? signed - curious PIG

07-31-2014, 02:29 PM	#1
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,511 Thanks: 221 Thanked 819 Times in 492 Posts	I did find this on the Marine Patrol webpage: •What is the difference between a ski craft and a PWC? A ski craft is defined as, less than 13' in length as manufactured, capable of exceeding 20 mph, and has the capacity to carry not more than the operator and one other person. There are additional regulations that ski craft operators must follow. A personal watercraft (pwc) has the capacity to carry more than the operator and one passenger and must follow the regulations set forth for a motor boat. That being said, if a PWC must follow the rules set forth for boats, then including the person on the tube they cannot be over capacity and must save a spot for the rider. It is not illegal for someone to be floating in the lake on a tube enjoying the day, but in a situation where they are doing watersports behind a vessel the law must be adhered to.

08-01-2014, 04:22 AM	#4
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	I still want to know why the steering wheel on all these boats is on the right side. English law maybe?