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[Winnipesaukee]

Originally Posted by Kamper

I believe that's because Congress finally defined "navigable waters" as those involving interstate commerce or being directly connected to such waters with a usable route (rough translation). I believe it's called the "Jones Act" and has been discussed much better on other threads. USCG no longer has authority over waters like the lake due to that. Or so I understand.

Too bad I didn't see this posted last year when I was between jobs. It would have been a long-shot for my skill level but definitly worth an interview!

Good luck to anyone who applies.

With the slippery slope the abuse of the Commerce Clause is on, anyone could argue that Winnipesaukee involves interstate commerce. I, "Winnipesaukee" use my Cobalt boat exclusively on Winnipesaukee. The boat's made in Kansas. Bam. Interstate Commerce. Power to regulate.

I transport waffles from Georges Diner in Meredith across the lake to Wolfeboro, where they continue to Maine. See, it's easy!

Moving on, I do think the USCG should have jurisdiction on the lake. In my experience they are far better at their jobs than NHMP. Part of their job description is helping boaters who need help!

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by Winnipesaukee

Moving on, I do think the USCG should have jurisdiction on the lake. In my experience they are far better at their jobs than NHMP. Part of their job description is helping boaters who need help!

I agree completely. When i was a youngster (1958) on Greenwood Lake, New York.... the southern half of the lake was in New Jersey...a lake maybe 9 miles long and something less than a mile wide. The Coast Guard was there in the summer. They had two boats and maybe 6 guys..who spent the summer lodged in a local "Lodging" right on the shore near their boats. The "Reason" they were there..? This was an Interstate Lake.

They inforced the local boating laws....leaning more toward Safety and Diplomacy ..I THINK. I was never stopped. I was chased once when I exceeded the speed limit in the "Arm", which was a narrow waterway on the north end of the lake . I had a Sid Craft "B" Utility with a Merc 20H. Not exactly low profile. .....Noisy NB

[Kamper]

It's possible Congress was more interested in reducing the budget by acknowledging that the USCG hardly ever visits a huge amount of the inland waters. Depending on how things go, it's possible officers of passenger vessels may someday be required to obtain federal licensure again. I'm sure it would be a good point in more intensive markets for one company to advertise its captains have both certifications, especially where the state requirements are less stringent.

In the meantime, operators are probably happy with the reduced cost and hassles.

[Winnipesaukee]

I'd scoop up that job in a heartbeat if I lived up on the lake. *envy*

It's possible Congress was more interested in reducing the budget

Stop right there. You're wrong.