Boat Ramp Guide - New Jersey
I BOAT NJProgramOn July 1, 2002, the New Jersey State FY 2003 Budget was approved,and included a boater registration fee increase. The Senate Budget andAppropriations Committee approved the fee increase outlined in AssemblyBill No. 2506 as part of an omnibus budget package.Fees for the initial numbering of all vessels, and for each renewalcertificate issued thereto, were adjusted as follows:All vessels less than 16 ft. - 12 per year;16 ft. or more but less than 26 ft. - 28 per year;26 ft. or more but less than 40 ft. - 52 per year;40 ft. or more but less than 65 ft. - 80 per year;65 ft. or more - 250 per year.Pursuant to Section 12 of P.L. 1962, c.73 (C. 12:7-34.47) the revenuesderived from the fee increase were directed to I BOAT NJ, a programmanaged by the New JerseyDepartment of Transportation/Office ofMaritime Resources (NJDOT/OMR).Throughout New Jersey’s 127 miles ofcoastline, 1,792 miles of shoreline, andplentiful inland waterways, lakes, andbays, there are numerous opportunitiesideal in purpose and objective to fulfillthe goal of the dedication of boaterregistration fees.The I BOAT NJ Program Mission StatementThe I BOAT NJ Program provides grant funds to selected eligibleapplicants to promote, improve and enhance the marine industry in theState of New Jersey for the benefit of the general boating public.
Inside Cover234691010111112121314171718486163I BOAT NJ Program InformationThings to Consider When Trailer BoatingBoat Ramp EtiquetteTen Checkpoints for Your TrailerBoating Safety Education & Minimum Mandatory RequirementsEquipment Required for Your BoatBoat Ramp Maintenance Permits for Wildlife Management RampsNew Jersey State Trailering LawsFish Smart, Eat SmartExercise Caution when Fishing near Shellfish Leases on Coastal BaysKeep New Jersey’s Waters Clean - Use PumpoutsReport Suspicious ActivitiesBoaters: Be Proactive - Clean MarinasResource DirectoryStop the Spread of Invasive Species!Commercial Vessel Traffic Warning!New Jersey Boat Ramps - New York to Cape MayNew Jersey Boat Ramps - Delaware River/BayPennsylvania Boat Ramps - Delaware River/BayAcknowledgments
2Things to ConsiderWhen Trailer BoatingTrailer boating is becoming more popular, allowing flexibility and accessibility tomany areas, especially where demand for dockage is at a premium.Successful trailering requires: proper trailer selection, proper trailer hitchselection, and an adequate towing vehicle.PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLISTThe most critical part of trailer boating is the launch. There are five steps thatneed to be completed before launching the boat:Raise the lower motor or lower unit to avoid damage during launch;Release tie down lines except the bow winch;Secure fenders in place if they are necessary;Install the drain plug;Attach a line to the bow cleat or other location that can be used to securethe boat while parking.
3Boat RampEtiquetteBoaters on land preparing to launch andthose on the water waiting to haul out needto cooperate to avoid accidents and reducewaiting times. New and experiencedboaters need a sense of “good seamanship” when interacting with one another atramps or on the open seas. Don’t forget to respect the facilities (i.e. restrooms,picnic areas, etc.) that you may use while at the ramp. Here are a few tips to follow:ARRIVING AT THE RAMPParking is limited at some ramps. Contact the operator of the ramp for parking andother pertinent information.Waiting in line or prior to backing down the boat ramp, is the perfect time to moveeverything from the tow vehicle that will go on board (i.e. coolers, clothing, equipment, etc.). If you wait until the boat is in the water it will increase the wait time forothers behind you.Once the boat is in the water unhook it from the winch. While the person with youwalks the boat to the dock, move the tow vehicle and trailer up the ramp and parkin an appropriate area. This allows others behind you to access the ramp.If you notice someone is having difficulty at the ramp, offer some assistance. If it isyour first time with a boat in tow, practice backing your boat and trailer betweenplastic cones or between a pair of parking spaces prior to arriving at the ramp.If you are joining a friend on his or her boat and arrive in your own car, park itaway from the ramp in a standard parking area. The trailer parking spaces areonly for tow vehicles and trailers.Have an established routine at the ramp. Knowing what needs to be done andhow it should be done reduces time spent at the ramp.When you return to the boat ramp, drop off the person going to get the trailer to theramp and wait for them out on the water. When the trailer has been backed into
4the water, then bring your boat into position for retrieval.After the boat is on the trailer, secure the safety chain to the bow eyeand move up the ramp away from other ramp traffic. Secure the tiedowns and place all equipment and coolers back into the tow vehicle.ON THE WATERIf a boat is passing you in a channel, slow down. Slowing down willallow the boat to get by more quickly.When you are anchored close to other boats, allow enough room toswing without coming too close to the other boats at anchor in the eventof a wind shift.The VHF radio is a great source of information. Use the radio when youneed to obtain important information and not just for chatting. Channel16 is used for initial contact between boats and for contacting the CoastGuard.Adapted from Boat US Trailering Magazine (BoatUS.com)Ten Checkpoints ForYour TrailerTires: Make sure to inflate tires to the proper PSI and inspect forspider web cracks on the sidewall. If cracks are present, replace thetires. The tire tread depth should not be less than 2/32”. Otherwise thetires are considered worn. Keep a spare tire. During the off seasontake the tires off the trailer and place it on blocks.Frame: Inspect for corrosion and rust by crawling under the trailer.If necessary, sand to remove corrosion.Lights: Plug the trailer into the tow vehicle’s electrical system andturn the vehicle on. Turn the lights on and look for any bulbs or lensesthat need to be replaced. Two persons are required to examine thetrailer’s brake lights and reverse lights. While one person depresses the
5brakes, the other inspects inspect the lights on the trailer.To check the reverse lights, place the vehicle in reverse andhave a second person look at the trailer lights to see if theyare working properly. Make sure you have the correctreplacement bulbs on hand.Bunks/Rollers: Inspect the bunks for wear on thecarpeting or on the rubber padding beneath the carpet.Each roller should be turned individually to determinewhether it has become locked. Inspect the rollers for wearand make sure none have to be replaced. Poly rollersgenerally last longer than rubber rollers.Safety Chains: Look for wear and inspect theS-hooks for possible bending. Replace S-hooks withscrew-pin shackles that have a wire running through the pin’s eye. Thisconnection is more reliable than the S-hooks.Bearings: Inspect the grease in the hubs. If the trailer is winteredoutdoors, replace the grease. If the grease seal needs to be replaced, replaceit with a double lip seal. Look over the bottom of the boat inside the trailer tiresfor grease. If grease is present, the bearings need to be cleaned andreplaced.Brakes: If you are not sure what to do, take the trailer to a dealer andhave an expert look them over. Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder,and clear any debris around the cap before opening it, so that nothingcontaminates the fluid. If it is low, you may have to bleed the system toremove air from the lines. Pull the wheel and inspect the disc/drum to determine if you need of new pads/shoes.Tool Kit: Make sure your tool kit includes the proper wrenches,screwdrivers and a trailer jack that fits your trailer, as well as blocks that canprovide support for your tow vehicle’s rear wheels.Winch: Inspect the cable to see if there are any broken wires or wornareas. Clean and lubricate the winch. Finally, make sure you have a strong tiedown for the bow and stern of the boat and that both are properly secured tothe trailer.Hitch: Apply grease to the ball and inspect the hitch locking mechanism.Adapted from Boat US Trailering Magazine (BoatUS.com)
6Boating Safety Education &Minimum MandatoryRequirementsAre you 16 years or older?NoYesWhere you born in1969 or later?*YesYou must completea boating safetycourse prior tooperating ANYpower vessel andhave a boatingsafety certificate.See requirements forthose under age 16.NoYou may operate any powervessel EXCEPT a personalwatercraft. To operate apersonal watercraft youmust complete a boatingsafety course and have aboating safety certificate.*Schedule for Completion of theMandatory Boating Safety Course Persons born in 1959 or later must possess aBoating Safety Certificate by June 1, 2007. Persons born in 1949 or later must possess aBoating Safety Certificate by June 1, 2008. All persons who wish to operate a power vesselmust possess a Boating Safety Certificate byJune 1, 2009.
77For Those Under 16NoAre you 13 years or older?YesYou cannotoperate anypower vesselon NewJerseywaters.NoHave youcompletedan approvedboatingsafetycourse?YesYou may operate avessel powered solelyby an electric motoror a vessel 12 ft. longor longer with lessthan 10 horsepower.1. There are NO EXEMPTIONS to New Jersey age requirements.2. Out-of-state residents in New Jersey for less than 90 days with a certificateissued by their state or country; OR written proof of completion of asubstantially similar course to the NJ-approved course will satisfy theeducation requirements.Boating Safety Course information may be located atcgaux.orgusps.orgboat.us.orgNon-Tidal Boat LicenseAre you going to boat onnon-tidal water (Water wherethe tide does not change)?NoNo Non-Tidal BoatLicense required.YesDoes one of thebelow listedexemptions apply?NoNon-tidal boatlicense required.EXEMPTIONS1. Vessel powered by a motor less than 1 HP or 12-volt electric motor.2. Vessel 12 feet long or longer with less than 10 HP.3. While competing in an authorized race pursuant to a permit issued by theDivision of State Police in the Department of Law & Public Safety.4. If the person is an out-of-state resident who has written proof of successfulcompletion of a course substantially similar to a NJ approved Boating SafetyCourse. A Boat License is separate from the boating safety certificate and isissued by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
8For more information on NewJersey’s boating laws and toobtain a copy of the State’sBoating Safety Handbook, contact thenearest NJ State Police unit or call 609-882-2000, ext. 6173 ordownload a copy of the manual online at njsp.org/maritimeClick on Public Information and then Boating Safety Manual. Beinformed. Take a boating safety course and be safe on the water.Consider wearing a PFD at all times. The new inflatable modelsmake this an easy and comfortable choice – for life. Forinformation on dates and locations of boating safety classes nearyou, call 800-336-BOAT.Registering Your Boat: You must registeryour boat in New Jersey if you operate 180 days or more in theState – or if you rent, lease or maintain property for the storage ofyour vessel. Registration is conducted through the NJ MotorVehicle Commission at any of their office locations. Bring your titleand prior registration with you. If you have a personal watercraft(PWC), have a bill of sale from the previous owner, properly signedand notarized. The registration card must be carried in the boat orPWC at all times when in use. An insurance policy on your boat isnot required by law – but is always a good idea.Proper Display of Letters andNumbers: Your letters and numbers must be block form(scripted lettering is not acceptable), a contrasting color, threeinches high and mounted on the forward half of the bow (or verticalstructure above the hull). They must read from left to right. Besure to leave a space between the NJ prefix, the four numbers andthe two-letter suffix. The registration decal, showing the expirationdate of your registration, always goes aft (behind the letters andnumbers) on each side of the boat, as follows:NJ 1234 AB (port side) - and - NJ 1234 AB (starboard side).
9Equipment Required forYour Boat Your boat must meet federal and state standards for equipment,including a wearable U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFEJACKET OR PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) (Type I, II, IIIor V) for each person on board. PFDs must be in good condition,properly fit each person on board and be readily accessible. All Type Vinflatable PFDs must be worn to be counted. Children who have not reached their13th birthdays must wear PFDs at all times when the boat is underway. AllPWC operators and passengers must wear a Type I PFD when operatinga PWC. All persons engaged in watersports (water skiing, etc.) mustalso wear a Type III PFD. One Type IV THROWABLE PFD must be carried on boats 16’or longer. At least one USCG-APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER with a B ratingis required on all boats with any enclosed compartment, includingPWCs. Boats over 26’ require 2 extinguishers, boats over 40’ require 3. A SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICE (horn or whistle) is required; on PWCsa whistle is sufficient. NAVIGATION LIGHTS must be in good working condition andturned on from sunset to sunrise and during reduced visibility.PWCs do not have lights and may not operate between sunsetand sunrise and during times of limited visibility. US Coast Guard approved VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS must becarried on all coastal waters. MUFFLERS must be installed and in good working condition. Carburetor-type engines require BACKFIRE FLAME ARRESTORS. Boats and PWCs towing water skiers must fly an ORANGE TRIANGULAR FLAGabove the highest point of the vessel.New Jersey State Police requires of all boaters Valid RegistrationRegistration number properly displayedValidation decals properly displayedNJ 1234 GH
10Boat Ramp MaintenancePermit for WildlifeManagement Area RampsAny vehicle used to transport or launch a vessel or waterconveyance at the Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) listedbelow must have a Boat Ramp Maintenance Permit or acopy of the applicant’s valid hunting, fishing, or trappinglicense affixed to the lower corner of the driver’s side rearwindow. Boat Ramp Maintenance Permits may be purchased for 15.00 from variousDivision offices. Permits may also be purchased through the mail from: N.J. Division ofFish and Wildlife, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400, Attn: Boat Ramp Permit.1. Round Valley Reservoir, Angler Access2. Kingwood Access, Delaware River3. Assunpink WMA, Assunpink Lake4. Assunpink WMA, Stone Tavern Lake5. Assunpink WMA, Rising Sun Lake6. Dennis Creek WMA, Dennis Creek7. Tuckahoe WMA, Tuckahoe River8. Mad Horse Creek WMA, Mad HorseCreek9. Union Lake WMA, Union Lake10. Menantico Ponds WMA, MenanticoPonds11. Prospertown Lake WMA,Prospertown LakeNew Jersey State Trailering LawsMaximum Speed Limit: 55Maximum Dimensions for Trailer: 35’L x 8’W x 13’6”HMaximum Length with Trailer: 50’Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes: 3,000Trailer Equipment RequirementsSafety Chains: YesBrake lights: YesTail Lights: YesClearance Lights: N/ALicense Light: YesTurn Signals: YesWide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 609-633-9403Permit Services: Interstate800-251-5237Transceiver 800-257-9003Zerofax800-937-6329Reflectors: YesFlares: N/ABreakaway Brakes: YesTiedowns: N/ATwo Trailers: NoInsurance: No
11Fish Smart,Eat SmartEating fish is good for you, butsome fish and shellfish caught inNew Jersey could be contaminatedwith chemicals such as Dioxin,PCBs and Mercury.REDUCE EXPOSURE TO DIOXIN AND PCBS - Eat only the fillet!CLEANING FISH - Remove and discard the head, guts, kidneys and liver.Remove the “backstrap meat” along with the skin, lateral line and belly meat.COOKING FISH - Bake, broil, steam, fry or grill fish and throw away the cookingjuices. Use only fish fillets when preparing soups, stews and chowders.For more information on health advisories and reducing exposure visitwww.fishsmarteatsmartnj.org or call 609-984-6070.Exercise Caution when Fishing nearShellfish Leases on Coastal BaysThroughout New Jersey’s coastalbays, shellfish harvesters leaseareas for the cultivation of hardclams and oysters from theDepartment of EnvironmentalProtection, Division of Fish andWildlife, Bureau of Shellfisheries.Shellfish cultivation practicesseldom interfere with recreationalboating or angling activitiesbecause the scale of theoperations is small in relation tothe total bay acreage, leases are clustered and located in shallow water areas awayfrom navigation channels, and aquaculture gear profile is low. Most importantly, PVCpoles or cedar stakes clearly mark the corner of each individual lease, generally 2-5acres in size. On occasion, however, aquaculture gear has been entangled in boatpropellers and/or fishing rigs resulting in losses to both shellfish harvesters andrecreational anglers. By approaching these marked shellfish lease areas withcaution, recreational boaters and anglers can avoid these undesired situations andfoster a mutual respect with shellfish harvesters and other users of New Jersey’scoastal bays.
12Keep New Jersey’s WatersClean - Use Pumpouts!Pumping out your boat’s holding tank at a certified facility or into apumpout boat will help keep New Jersey’s water clean, and aid inthe protection of our fish, shellfish, and wildlife populations. It willalso help protect the health of everyone who enjoys New Jersey’scoastal and freshwater resources.The New Jersey Boater’s Pumpout Facility Guide - The official map of New Jerseymarinas with vessel pumpout facilities is now available. The Guide is a double sided,full-color map of the State, which lists all of the currently operating pumpout facilitiesavailable to boaters. An interactive mapping version of the guide is available online athttp://ims.rutgers.edu/pumpout. For a free copy of the New Jersey Boater’s PumpoutFacility Guide, send your request to the New Jersey Clean Vessel Act Program, P.O.Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241. For additional information about the New JerseyClean Vessel Act, contact the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife at 609-748-2056.Visit CVA on the Internet at: njfishandwildlife.orgTo report a pumpout station that is not working or if you experience a problemwith a pumpout facility, please contact the Marine Trades Association of NJ at(732) 292-1051 or send an email to info@mtanj.orgYour purchase of fishing equipment andmotor boat fuels supportsSport Fish Restoration.Report Suspicious ActivitiesFax 609-632-4928, or go to www.njsp.org to report tips orinformation about suspicious activity or behavior you think may berelated to terrorism.CALL866-4-SAFE-NJ(866-472-3365)In an emergency,call 911 or yourlocal police.GET INVOLVED!
13Boaters: Be ProactiveOperating and maintaining your boat can contribute to pollution from the discharge ofsubstances such as oil, grease, paint, cleaning chemicals and waste into the water.By following a few basic environmentally sound boating practices you can helpprotect New Jersey’s recreational waters.Prevent spills during fueling by not over filling the tank, using pads orvent attachments to capture spills, installing a fuel-air separator,listening to the filler pipe and not relying on the gauge.Keep your engine leak-free and well-tuned to minimize discharge of fueland oil into the water.Use an oil absorbent pad or pillow in the bilge to absorb oil as needed.Use biodegradable, environmentally safe detergents to clean your boat.Use a pumpout station to dispose of sewage.Properly dispose of scrap fishing line, garbage, and items for recyclingashore.The following marinas employ best management practices to reduce their impacton the environment and have been officially recognized as NJ CLEAN MARINAS:Main One MarinaBaywood MarinaMorgan MarinaDillon’s Creek MarinaRiverbank MarinaForked River State Marin
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