Welcome to Boat Ed New Hampshire

Learn online, take the online exam, and be ready for the state test.

$34.50Course fee after you pass

When you pass, you will be able to immediately print an Online Exam Results Slip to serve as your admittance to an in-person exam.

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  • Interactive Animations
  • Graphics to Speed Learning
  • New Hampshire DoS Approved
  • The Official Course
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • Study at Home for Free
  • 15+ Years of Age

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

Boat New Hampshire is the official boating safety course of the New Hampshire Department of Safety (DoS).

Please be sure you are familiar with New Hampshire boater education law concerning age and education requirements for vessel operators of all ages.

How to Prepare for Your In-Person Exam

Internet course: Study the official Boat New Hampshire course online, and at your own pace. When you're ready, take the New Hampshire online exam.

By passing the online exam, you will be well-prepared to pass the in-person final exam that is required to fulfill your obligation under the law.

Other Course Options

Classroom Courses: Boating class information is also available at the New Hampshire Department of Safety website.

Video Course:Want to learn about boating safety as a family? Prefer a video course with a mail-in test? You can order the official Boat New Hampshire video home-study course on boat and PWC safety. Learn more.

Who Needs a New Hampshire Safe Boater Education Certificate?

  • A person 16 years of age or older operating a vessel powered by more than 25 horsepower.
  • A person 16 years of age or older operating a “ski craft” (motorized vessel less than 13 feet long that is capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour and has the capacity to carry no more than an operator and one other person).

A vessel powered by 25 horsepower or less does not require the operator to have a Safe Boater Education Certificate.

Need more about New Hampshire boating law? Visit the “Laws” page.

The Handbook

New Hampshire handbook cover image Get an introduction to New Hampshire laws governing boating and general information about safe watercraft operation with this handy reference guide.

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