boat registration

[phoenix]

Has anyone got back their boat stickers for 2011

[brk-lnt]

Has anyone got back their boat stickers for 2011

Yes, quite a while ago, I think it was late January or first week of February.

[phoenix]

thx mine must have got lost

[boat_guy64]

I just received mine this week. Green this year.

[NoRegrets]

Came in yesterday. Beautiful "Irish" green. Time for a guiness!!!!

[nhhick]

Tried regitering Thursday at a marina, but no stickers yet. would rather some money to the local economy then have it all go to the state. The end of the month will be here soon enough with plenty of time before ice out.

[Rattlesnake Guy]

Depending on your tax objective priorities, remember that if you register your boat in your town, the money mostly stays with the town. I am sure there are many pros and cons to this choice. We choose to keep the money in our town where they seem a bit more frugal.

[John A. Birdsall]

What I find that is funny, I got my registration but a change in forms than what I sent in. I wonder what is up with that. Now I wonder where I put it.:laugh:

[Breakwater]

Boat registration fees go to the Marine Patrol with a small fixed fee going to ramp maint(Fish & Game), milfoil(DES), and the agent fee ($5.) to the marina or Town Hall (Can you say double dip?). Prior to Marine Patrol receiving the dedicated funds, town's were supposed to use their portion to support boating on their waterfront.

To say giving it to the town because the state isn't as frugal...true statement if talking about general fund but not Marine Patrol! But to say giving it to Gilford (for example), what does a boater get from Gilford if they can't use the ramp or Town Docks? Only an Isalnd resident can park there for any length of time. What does Laconia and Meredith do for boaters...public docks to bring $$$ to their waterfront.

I'll send my money to the State for buoys, lights, a free tow when broken down, emergency response faster than local police and fire/ems, and the agency that responds to my 9-1-1 call. And they don't charge you the extra $5. agent fee!

Lastly, why give $$$ to a town when the town doesn't even have waterfront? Numerous towns are are taking advantage of the boaters who don't know where the $$$ goes.

For those that know how the $$$ is used I respect your decision...but to all boaters- educate yourself on this issue and decide what's best for you.