Commercial boater's licence

Misty Blue · 04-20-2006, 11:41 AM

From what you say about the rental business I expect that the NH license will do everything that you need. It's easy to get and maintain. It really does not prove that you are a competent mariner (half of the kids running the summer camps have one) but it does give the state some control and also something that they can take away if you mess up.

As for CG instruction, "Boatwiswe" was awsome. Capts. Rick and Sue are true professionals but I warn you they are tough! No "gimmies" from them. Also this instruction is expensive. With the instruction, drug testing, exam fees, travel, etc. you can drop between one and two grand.

One last thing. I do not know how the state deals with this but once you post that ticket on you bulkhead you will be held to a higher standard than joe boater by the CG and admiralty courts.

Misty.

04-20-2006, 11:41 AM	#1
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Chris: From what you say about the rental business I expect that the NH license will do everything that you need. It's easy to get and maintain. It really does not prove that you are a competent mariner (half of the kids running the summer camps have one) but it does give the state some control and also something that they can take away if you mess up. As for CG instruction, "Boatwiswe" was awsome. Capts. Rick and Sue are true professionals but I warn you they are tough! No "gimmies" from them. Also this instruction is expensive. With the instruction, drug testing, exam fees, travel, etc. you can drop between one and two grand. One last thing. I do not know how the state deals with this but once you post that ticket on you bulkhead you will be held to a higher standard than joe boater by the CG and admiralty courts. Misty.