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Old 04-12-2016, 02:18 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Woodsy View Post
Winnisquamer....

Umm..... you sir are wrong. Per the NH Handbook page 2

https://www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire/handbook/book.html

Some New Hampshire laws reference “ski craft.” “Ski craft” is defined by law as any motorized vessel that is less than 13 feet in length, is capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour, and has the capacity to carry no more than an operator and one other person.

Its all nicely summarized on the DOS/SP/MP website under the FAQ..

•What is the difference between a ski craft and a PWC?
A ski craft is defined as, less than 13' in length as manufactured, capable of exceeding 20 mph, and has the capacity to carry not more than the operator and one other person. There are additional regulations that ski craft operators must follow. A personal watercraft (pwc) has the capacity to carry more than the operator and one passenger and must follow the regulations set forth for a motor boat.

So maybe a little research is in order before you just say False???

Woodsy

A GTX 155 which is what the OP said he just bought 2 of is not 13 feet long.

Flat out "most" PWC's like you stated are not 13 feet. So saying most are longer than 13 feet and are registered as boats and the jetski/skicraft rules don't apply is a flat out lie.

A GTX155 is what like 11'? A full foot + shy of what you are saying. So a GTX155 is considered a skicraft,unless he opted for a 3 seater which was not mentioned anywhere. Simply saying its most likely 13' so its a powerboat is hogwash in this case.

So its not a matter of research, I can read google too thanks. its a matter of you still being incorrect and spreading misinformation to the OP. No disrespect intended, this is just the second or third time I have seen this topic discussed incorrectly this spring and each time it has made me re investigate how I register my 2 seaters.
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