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Airwaves · 04-13-2010, 11:52 AM

I know the economy was no doubt the biggest factor in Harper's woes, but I also have to wonder if the SL didn't play a role.

Many of those beautiful old expensive boats are very capable of "high" speed and their owners, I would assume, want to put them thru the paces they were designed for. Something that can no longer be done on Winnipesaukee legally.

I would suspect that decisions whether or not to buy or have Harper's restore these old beautys was impacted somewhat by the legal restrictions of their use.

I agree with Lakesrider that most of the next generation does not appear to be interested in undertaking these kinds of projects, of course that could be good news for the tradesmen (and women) that can ride out the economy since they will be able to command a very decent wage catering to those that can play in that expensive field. Probably just not in the Lakes Region.

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Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	Another factor I know the economy was no doubt the biggest factor in Harper's woes, but I also have to wonder if the SL didn't play a role. Many of those beautiful old expensive boats are very capable of "high" speed and their owners, I would assume, want to put them thru the paces they were designed for. Something that can no longer be done on Winnipesaukee legally. I would suspect that decisions whether or not to buy or have Harper's restore these old beautys was impacted somewhat by the legal restrictions of their use. I agree with Lakesrider that most of the next generation does not appear to be interested in undertaking these kinds of projects, of course that could be good news for the tradesmen (and women) that can ride out the economy since they will be able to command a very decent wage catering to those that can play in that expensive field. Probably just not in the Lakes Region.