Boaters certificate question

[KonaChick]

Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

I took the online test the last day you could in NH (12/31/06) but the date issued is 2/5/07. I took the test online before the deadline but date of issue is after the deadline is my certificate legal?
My certificate is from the state of NH and is NASBLA appoved

I did the same thing and no need to worry, we're fine.

[Sunset Bob]

Originally Posted by KonaChick

I did the same thing and no need to worry, we're fine.

Thanks KonaChick that is what I thought but wasn't sure.

[Airwaves]

Don't get your knickers all in a bind!

Originally posted by Phantom:

ABSOLUTELY WRONG AIRWAVES !!

First of all - Mass does have a mandatory Boater Ed Cert course in place and has had one long before NH.

Second - it's a class room based course with proctored exam.

Third -- If completed, it is NASBLA approved

The difference between the Mass law and other states is that it is only Required of "minors" (under the age of 18, but older than 10, as I recall) to have if operating a powercraft or PWC. It is only recommended for adults.


It is Amazing how we can turn a simple question thread into a debate!! Boggles my mind.

I thought I had read somewhere that NH did not accept a Mass certificate because Massachusetts does not have a mandatory boater education law. Massachusetts boater education law is very limited.

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/boatinglawsummary.htm
Safety Education Certification. Youth who are between 12 and 15 years of age must complete an approved basic boating course in order to operate a motorboat without adult supervision. Upon successful completion of such a course, students are issued a state "boating safety certificate" which must be in the possession of the certified operator when underway. Personal watercraft users who are 16 or 17 years of age must also complete such a boating course. (Persons less than 16 years of age are not allowed to operate personal watercraft.)