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winnilaker · 04-08-2005, 10:20 AM

I'm perfectly happy going 35-45 mph everywhere I go. And that's incorrect that about not wanting folks who want a speed limit to join. Honestly I think there are circumstances that speed limits make sense. For example, Weirs bay can get a little scary on a Saturday, you have folks going from Meredith to Governor island bridge and Weirs to past Governor's. But putting a lake wide speed limit doesn't seem fair for those who go out to the boards and want to enjoy a boat that's designed to go above 45mph.

But what I don't like is the negative image that is protrayed about boaters that have boats that go fast and that they are the cause of safety concerns. My vision is have group of boaters from all facets, I think through education and communication, a bridge between facts and safety can be crossed with negative image and personal preference. Having a legit organization where the democracy governs its direction should be a good thing.

04-08-2005, 10:20 AM	#19
winnilaker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't have a GFBL boat I'm perfectly happy going 35-45 mph everywhere I go. And that's incorrect that about not wanting folks who want a speed limit to join. Honestly I think there are circumstances that speed limits make sense. For example, Weirs bay can get a little scary on a Saturday, you have folks going from Meredith to Governor island bridge and Weirs to past Governor's. But putting a lake wide speed limit doesn't seem fair for those who go out to the boards and want to enjoy a boat that's designed to go above 45mph. But what I don't like is the negative image that is protrayed about boaters that have boats that go fast and that they are the cause of safety concerns. My vision is have group of boaters from all facets, I think through education and communication, a bridge between facts and safety can be crossed with negative image and personal preference. Having a legit organization where the democracy governs its direction should be a good thing.