Boat charter at night

Joebon · 07-12-2017, 09:41 AM

Hi, we are looking for a boat charter at night from 8-10pm for about 13 people to cruise the lake. We tried the Millie B, but they don't go out after sunset. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks!

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Salty · 07-12-2017, 09:52 AM

Check out Shark Bait Diving Adventures. They do sightseeing charters too.

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feb · 07-12-2017, 09:53 AM

recently there has been an ad for a chartered pontoon boat, byob, thought it said sunset cruise also.

webmaster · 07-12-2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by feb

recently there has been an ad for a chartered pontoon boat, byob, thought it said sunset cruise also.

Is this the one?: https://www.premierprivatecharters.com

Outdoorsman · 07-12-2017, 03:26 PM

East Coast Flightcraft had an ad (on the radio) for Water Limo service. To bring you to local restaurants and bars. They are located on the Weirs Pier.

Doobs41378 · 07-13-2017, 12:05 PM

I saw an ad for a captain that will take you around on his pontoon boat. I think it held like 15 people. When I am back up to the lake I will see if I can find the ad.

Phantom · 07-13-2017, 02:10 PM

see post #4 by the Webmaster ---- that's the pontoon boat

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KPW · 07-13-2017, 07:55 PM

Check with the Wolfeboro Inn.

Joebon · 07-19-2017, 04:20 AM

I booked with Premier from the webmaster's post. I will let you know how it is.

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Rich · 07-19-2017, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Joebon

I booked with Premier from the webmaster's post. I will let you know how it is.

When is your cruise?

Is it a celebration or anniversary?

How does he work this? Where is pickup? Parking? Is a licensed captain or someone with a NH Commercial license running the boat?

TiltonBB · 07-19-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Is a licensed captain running the boat?

You don't need to be a licensed Captain. You would only need a NH Commercial License. That is needed for anyone who operates a boat for compensation or a commercial operation on Winnipesaukee.

Rich · 07-19-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

You don't need to be a licensed Captain. You would only need a NH Commercial License. That is needed for anyone who operates a boat for compensation or a commercial operation on Winnipesaukee.

Ok. I edited the post to be more complete, or did I screw up any other parts of what I thought was a simple question?

When I said "licensed" I meant whatever license may be required.
When I said "captain" I meant the person running or operating the boat, steering it, hands at the helm, or the person in charge from a boating point of view.

So I figured "licensed captain" was clear enough? LOL

TiltonBB · 07-19-2017, 02:12 PM

Well...................When I said you didn't need to be a licensed Captain it was because that is a different license than what is required.

The Coast Guard does give exams and their are courses you can take to be a "licensed Captain". You need that for many types of operations on the ocean but it is not a license that you would need on Winnipesaukee.

Joebon · 07-19-2017, 06:56 PM

It's a birthday party on August 12. We are hoping to see the fireworks in Alton Bay. They charge per person, with a minimum charge, per hour with a two hour minimum. I can't remember the minimum person charge because we are going to be 12 people. He picks up at our dock. I didn't even think to ask if it was licensed or insured. I will next time I speak to him. I tried emailing initially but they didn't respond. When I called, they picked up right away.

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TiltonBB · 07-20-2017, 05:40 AM

Not to over think this but with 12 people and (possibly)

alcohol involved I would want to make sure everything was covered in full. If something were to go wrong, as the person who arranged the charter, you could be held somewhat responsible or at least named in any lawsuit.

I would ask for an insurance certificate and confirm that the boat's insurance company is aware that the boat is being used for a commercial operation.

I would also ask for a copy of the operators Commercial Boating License. That is not the standard NH Boating Certificate that most people have, it is a different license that requires passing a different NH state test.

Many people jump into a business without considering all the legal requirements. I have seen numerous ad's in places like Craigslist for car rides to the airport or shopping for a fee. In the event of an incident the insurance company's team of lawyers will be only too happy to claim that the type of use was not covered by the insurance policy.

Joebon · 07-20-2017, 06:12 AM

Thanks for the legal advice, are you an attorney?

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Doobs41378 · 07-20-2017, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Not to over think this but with 12 people and (possibly)

alcohol involved I would want to make sure everything was covered in full. If something were to go wrong, as the person who arranged the charter, you could be held somewhat responsible or at least named in any lawsuit.

I would ask for an insurance certificate and confirm that the boat's insurance company is aware that the boat is being used for a commercial operation.

I would also ask for a copy of the operators Commercial Boating License. That is not the standard NH Boating Certificate that most people have, it is a different license that requires passing a different NH state test.

Many people jump into a business without considering all the legal requirements. I have seen numerous ad's in places like Craigslist for car rides to the airport or shopping for a fee. In the event of an incident the insurance company's team of lawyers will be only too happy to claim that the type of use was not covered by the insurance policy.

Unless the captain had been drinking I would think their insurance would tell you pound sand anyways. You get drunk and hurt yourself through no fault of the captain and now you want his insurance to pay? I own an insurance agency so I believe in insurance but how about a little personal responsibility. Maybe insurance wouldn't be so expensive if people had more of it.

Joebon · 07-20-2017, 07:38 AM

Thanks for assuming that we are all irresponsible alcoholics.

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Phantom · 07-20-2017, 08:35 AM

joebon --

No where in this thread did I see ANY indication or innuendo of that --

Simply put, one bottle of wine on a boat, add a boating mishap and you have "alcohol involved" written all over it in the eyes of the MP.

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Joebon · 07-20-2017, 10:03 AM

I should have put an emoji like this

on my last post.

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Joebon · 08-12-2017, 10:57 PM

We went on the Premier Private Charter pontoon tonight for the Alton fireworks. Captain Eddie (licensed) was great. The boat fit 12 of us with a ton of space for double that amount. Highly recommended.

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TiltonBB · 08-13-2017, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebon

Captain Eddie (licensed) was great.

Regular NH Boating Certificate or Commercial operator's License?

Outdoorsman · 08-13-2017, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Regular NH Boating Certificate or Commercial operator's License?

WOW! They seem to have had a good time and want to.... What?

Joebon · 08-13-2017, 07:54 PM

Commercial. Again, it was great.

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07-12-2017, 09:41 AM	#1
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Boat charter at night Hi, we are looking for a boat charter at night from 8-10pm for about 13 people to cruise the lake. We tried the Millie B, but they don't go out after sunset. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-12-2017, 09:53 AM	#3
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 213 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Check out Laconia Daily Sun recently there has been an ad for a chartered pontoon boat, byob, thought it said sunset cruise also.

07-13-2017, 02:10 PM	#7
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	see post #4 by the Webmaster ---- that's the pontoon boat . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

07-13-2017, 07:55 PM	#8
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 397 Thanks: 732 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	Winni Belle Check with the Wolfeboro Inn.

07-20-2017, 08:35 AM	#19
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	joebon -- No where in this thread did I see ANY indication or innuendo of that -- Simply put, one bottle of wine on a boat, add a boating mishap and you have "alcohol involved" written all over it in the eyes of the MP. . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

07-12-2017, 09:52 AM	#2
Salty Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Check out Shark Bait Diving Adventures. They do sightseeing charters too. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

07-12-2017, 03:26 PM	#5
Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 830 Thanks: 114 Thanked 210 Times in 132 Posts	East Coast Flightcraft had an ad (on the radio) for Water Limo service. To bring you to local restaurants and bars. They are located on the Weirs Pier.

07-13-2017, 12:05 PM	#6
Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	I saw an ad for a captain that will take you around on his pontoon boat. I think it held like 15 people. When I am back up to the lake I will see if I can find the ad.

07-19-2017, 04:20 AM	#9
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	I booked with Premier from the webmaster's post. I will let you know how it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-19-2017, 02:12 PM	#13
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,980 Thanks: 688 Thanked 2,190 Times in 926 Posts	Well...................When I said you didn't need to be a licensed Captain it was because that is a different license than what is required. The Coast Guard does give exams and their are courses you can take to be a "licensed Captain". You need that for many types of operations on the ocean but it is not a license that you would need on Winnipesaukee.

07-19-2017, 06:56 PM	#14
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	It's a birthday party on August 12. We are hoping to see the fireworks in Alton Bay. They charge per person, with a minimum charge, per hour with a two hour minimum. I can't remember the minimum person charge because we are going to be 12 people. He picks up at our dock. I didn't even think to ask if it was licensed or insured. I will next time I speak to him. I tried emailing initially but they didn't respond. When I called, they picked up right away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-20-2017, 05:40 AM	#15
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,980 Thanks: 688 Thanked 2,190 Times in 926 Posts	Not to over think this but with 12 people and (possibly) alcohol involved I would want to make sure everything was covered in full. If something were to go wrong, as the person who arranged the charter, you could be held somewhat responsible or at least named in any lawsuit. I would ask for an insurance certificate and confirm that the boat's insurance company is aware that the boat is being used for a commercial operation. I would also ask for a copy of the operators Commercial Boating License. That is not the standard NH Boating Certificate that most people have, it is a different license that requires passing a different NH state test. Many people jump into a business without considering all the legal requirements. I have seen numerous ad's in places like Craigslist for car rides to the airport or shopping for a fee. In the event of an incident the insurance company's team of lawyers will be only too happy to claim that the type of use was not covered by the insurance policy.

07-20-2017, 06:12 AM	#16
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks for the legal advice, are you an attorney? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-20-2017, 07:38 AM	#18
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks for assuming that we are all irresponsible alcoholics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-20-2017, 10:03 AM	#20
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	I should have put an emoji like this on my last post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-12-2017, 10:57 PM	#21
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	We went on the Premier Private Charter pontoon tonight for the Alton fireworks. Captain Eddie (licensed) was great. The boat fit 12 of us with a ton of space for double that amount. Highly recommended. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-13-2017, 07:54 PM	#24
Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Commercial. Again, it was great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk