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Originally Posted by XCR-700
I think more marinas should offer drivers at a modest cost or in combination with a reduced boat rental cost. Maybe then let the renter do some test driving where its reasonable to do so, but ensuring everyone is safe and having the best time they can have on the water. Well its just a thought,,,
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Many marinas have Captain's available for renters who can't pass the test or people who just want the comfort level of having someone experienced aboard. Those Captains have the NH Commercial license that is required to operate any watercraft while being paid.
The backup option is to rent the person a 25 HP boat where no license is needed. In my opinion that is not any less dangerous. A 25 HP pontoon boat can cut you off, fail to yield, or run aground as easily as a 200 HP rental.
The worst place on the lake to start new inexperienced boaters out is the Weirs Channel. The expansion of North Water Marine (Thurston's) has increased the hazards that are faced going through the Channel. Quite often you can see new boaters attempting to enter the flow of boats. That is not a great situation.