I'm not a New Hampshire resident (wish I was) but I do visit the lake each summer with my boat. Here in New Jersey we do have a speed limit on Hopatcong on the weekends and at night. Is it effective? On crowded summer weekends on a lake of Hopatcong's size maybe. That being said I can't see one on Winnipesaukee particularly in the broads. Maybe sections of the lake on weekends but not the entire lake. Its kind of like the rafting arguments going on on this board. I like the idea of designated rafting zones and maybe there should be zones where one can open it up and zones where you can't. Like someone said there are zones where it's not prudent to go fast anyway. I don't want to get step on any NH residents toes who are totally opposed to a limit but just make a suggestion. We love the lake and look forward to our trip in August.
Alex
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
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