A couple of years ago I was talking to the proprietors of the
Milly B (Hackercraft Ride Boat) in Wolfeboro about "Licenses." According to them a Coast guard License is NOT required.
In Salt Water a USCG
"Six Pack"would be required for this boat. A "Six Pack" is the minimum USCG license required to carry up to Six (Paying) Passengers.
According to an MP I talked with ...The Captain of the Mt.Washington is NOT required to have USCG License. Something about Jurisdictions. Just sayin.

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