First Time Boating on the Lake

Biggd · 06-11-2017, 07:31 PM

Pontoons are great but we rented a 22ft with a 40hp engine a few years ago and it took forever to get anywhere. Try to find one with the biggest motor you can get.

Descant · 06-11-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

Pontoons are great but we rented a 22ft with a 40hp engine a few years ago and it took forever to get anywhere. Try to find one with the biggest motor you can get.

To go over 25 hp you need a NASBLA recipocal safe boating certificate, USCG or Power Squadron certification. You can get a NH temporary certification too, from the rental; agent. Either way, watch the online video first.

Bud63 · 06-12-2017, 06:53 AM

Virginia has a great online study, test and license program and its reciprocal with NH. My whole family have used it to got ours.

Biggd · 06-12-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud63

Virginia has a great online study, test and license program and its reciprocal with NH. My whole family have used it to got ours.

Ohio also.

dickiej · 06-12-2017, 07:23 AM

All depends on what you're into..... We don't really enjoy putting around looking at homes we could never afford! We study the map, read this forum, and find the lee side of an uninhabited island. We throw the anchor out, swim and snorkel and relax in the sun. Your kids will probably really enjoy it, especially if you bring all your water toys. Check out Ragged Island...

06-12-2017, 06:53 AM	#3
Bud63 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Virginia Boating Certificate Virginia has a great online study, test and license program and its reciprocal with NH. My whole family have used it to got ours.

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Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 2,296 Thanked 1,225 Times in 783 Posts	Pontoons are great but we rented a 22ft with a 40hp engine a few years ago and it took forever to get anywhere. Try to find one with the biggest motor you can get.

06-12-2017, 07:23 AM	#5
dickiej Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 21 Thanked 171 Times in 93 Posts	All depends on what you're into..... We don't really enjoy putting around looking at homes we could never afford! We study the map, read this forum, and find the lee side of an uninhabited island. We throw the anchor out, swim and snorkel and relax in the sun. Your kids will probably really enjoy it, especially if you bring all your water toys. Check out Ragged Island...