Swim rafts

Laker since 1948 · 08-10-2015, 05:54 AM

What are rules on swim rafts on lake. We have new neighbor who just put one in front of our house. Wondering what we can do about it

tbonies · 08-10-2015, 06:27 AM

There are no lake rules that prohibit you from using it.

secondcurve · 08-10-2015, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Laker since 1948

What are rules on swim rafts on lake. We have new neighbor who just put one in front of our house. Wondering what we can do about it

I'd start by speaking with your neighbor and explaining your concern. There is a required permit so you may start with the state to see if it is in place before you have your conversation. Can the raft be moved a bit to make you happy? Hopefully, you can reach a compromise as you will likely be neighbors for a long time.

secondcurve · 08-10-2015, 06:57 AM

If you Google swim raft permit NH you'll get a lot of information. Please let us know how it turns out.

feb · 08-10-2015, 07:06 AM

Is there really a permit required? I thought that was just an idea that never got any traction

secondcurve · 08-10-2015, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by feb

Is there really a permit required? I thought that was just an idea that never got any traction

Feb: you may be correct. I thought the law went into effect but I may be mistaken as I can't find the permit on line. Sorry for the confusion!

ITD · 08-10-2015, 08:03 AM

No permit required, but it has to be in front of your own home, not someone else's property.

ApS · 08-10-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Laker since 1948

What are rules on swim rafts on lake. We have new neighbor who just put one in front of our house. Wondering what we can do about it

As previously mentioned there is no permit required—yet.

If it's an inflatable raft, there's a good chance that the raft has been rented and installed improperly by the rental firm. (Rentals about $600 per season).

Check first with a likely local rental firm to voice a complaint. If nothing else, that may give a clue to the installer "for next time". (And you don't want to start a war with a new neighbor...!)

Otherwise, the chain may be too long, and the raft could be drifting to-and-fro with the wind—check next time we have a change of weather.

thinkxingu · 08-10-2015, 09:09 AM

Were it me, and were it a new neighbor with no past history, I would bake a pie and bring it over when I saw the neighbors out. While there, I would introduce myself, welcome them to the area, and then, when things are moving in the right direction, politely bring up the raft. More than likely, it's a simple mistake of installation or mistaken property lines, and how you approach this could dictate the tone of the relationship over the next however number of years you two share a boundary.

Not sure secret espionage or laying the legal law down would be my go-to move here, especially at the beginning.

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tbonies · 08-10-2015, 09:25 AM

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Were it me, and were it a new neighbor with no past history, I would bake a pie and bring it over when I saw the neighbors out. While there, I would introduce myself, welcome them to the area, and then, when things are moving in the right direction, politely bring up the raft. More than likely, it's a simple mistake of installation or mistaken property lines, and how you approach this could dictate the tone of the relationship over the next however number of years you two share a boundary.

Not sure secret espionage or laying the legal law down would be my go-to move here, especially at the beginning.

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Great suggestion. It's amazing how most things can get sorted out with a rationale face to face discussion, versus emails or social networking. Like in the old days.

Kamper · 08-10-2015, 09:33 AM

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... I would bake a pie ...

I'd save the pie for the second visit. The secret recipe chocolate pie...

JK!

Starting the process by talking with the neighbor is probably the best idea. Even if they are in the right due to some angle of the property line, they may be willing to co-operate or compromise to be on good terms with a neighbor.

Bear Islander · 08-10-2015, 10:21 AM

Have you considered using the raft like it is yours? And then send them a nice thank you note for the raft.

Rich · 08-10-2015, 12:06 PM

Here are the rules, I happened to have read them recently:

(from http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rule.../saf-c400.html)

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Saf-C 404.09 Swim Rafts.

(a) Each swim raft placed in public waters shall display the owners name and shore front address plainly marked on the outside of such raft.

(b) Each swim raft placed in public waters shall display 12 square inches of reflective material at least half way up on all sides of the raft.

As you can see, nothing about registration, nor permits.

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secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	One More Thing If you Google swim raft permit NH you'll get a lot of information. Please let us know how it turns out.

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tbonies Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Anchorage, Al Posts: 145 Thanks: 57 Thanked 66 Times in 33 Posts	There are no lake rules that prohibit you from using it.

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Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	Have you considered using the raft like it is yours? And then send them a nice thank you note for the raft.