[fatlazyless]

I think your suggestion of charging 50 cents/horsepower is a good one. It would not be too difficult to do since all motorboats already have to be registered. Fifty cents seems like not enough money for the privilege of boating in NH. Seriously now, making it five dollars per horsepower and eliminating the interstate reciprocity agreement would be good. Also, let's bring back those little metal boat license plates that go on the stern and make sure they say "Live Free or Die' on the plate. Honest, I'm not kidding here.

At five dollars per horsepower, an 1150 hp boat would pay an extra $5750./year while a 40 horsepower would pay $200./year. Sailboats, kayaks ,rowboats, and all non-engine and non-motor boats could be no-charge. It would raise new money and encourage boats without engines and smaller horsepower. Why not!