Runaway boat in Gilford

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Cobalt 25

In a situation like that I believe jumping into the boat is certainly NOT recommended.

A much safer response would be to throw a line (floating, if possible or one with fenders tied to both ends) in the path of the circling boat. The line, if thrown properly- it might take more than one attempt, will get fouled in the prop- thus stopping the boat safely.

New Hampshire Marine Patrol- your thoughts? Best course of action?

They tried to throw a line, unfortunately it didn't work.