Rental w/a driver?

[WeirsBeachBoater]

But I would take a NH Lic and local knowledge over a CG 6pk and no experience on the lake.

[Airwaves]

WeirsBeachBoater wrote:

But I would take a NH Lic and local knowledge over a CG 6pk and no experience on the lake

If that were how NH awarded their commercial licenses I would agree with you, but it is not (at least according to a thread on this forum).

Anyone can apply for, and be granted, a NH commercial license after taking a test that I am told is not unlike the boating certificate test. No boating experience necessary.

With a USCG Masters license you need to PROVE the number of hours you have of prior boating experience before you can even take the test, among other differences.

Yes, local knowledge is good, but under NH rules, NOT REQUIRED!

So, do I want to trust my children, grandchilden, wife and family to someone who has been tested by NH who may not have ever stepped foot on a boat prior to my renting it, or do I want an experienced Master?

BTW, from what I read on another thread of this forum, NH requires even folks with USGC Master's licenses (6 pack and above) to pass their commercial test.

So, do you want a kid whose first time on a boat is with your family, or do you want an experienced skipper? Maybe it's just me, but experience is the way I'd go!