Fat Jack....
Actually I posted "Speed Limit Enforcement (Why it will not work) In my original post, I stated why (in very clear, easy to understand terms) radar would not work as the Winnfab folks are proposing. This was not an opinion, merely scientific fact. I even went so far as to draw a diagram so it would be clearer to understand! I also offered an alternative in the form of a military style naval radar with target designation and tracking capabilities. I was backed up on my radar post by a few others with a bit more knowledge on how it works. Do some research on how radar actually works!
I do have an opinion on a speed limit, I personally do not see the NEED for one. You can read the post I have above that lists the reasons. I understand some people FEEL there should be a speed limit. I have posted and asked for data that would be a good argument for changing my mind. I have yet to see anything but emotional flaming rhetoric! The reason Winnfabs haven't posted any facts to bolster your argument for a speed limit is because there isn't any compelling data whatsoever that indicates speed is an issue on Lake Winnipesaukee! I challenge you to stop the emotional rhetoric and actually post FACTS!
All I am reading from the Winnfab crowd is "I don't feel safe" (even though with 108,000 registered boats in NH there were only 49 accidents in 2003) It would be great if cars had such a good track record!
How "GFBL" boats don't belong on Winni (what exactly does belong on Winni and who decides that? I thought this was America and we could make our own decisions on how we choose recreate?) But maybe I am mistaken? When was freedom of choice removed?
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By ISLANDER
Obviously there are less fatalities in boats over 26'. These boats are a very small percentage of all boats.
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Boats over 26' are by Islander's own admission a very small percentage. The Go-Fast boats are an even smaller percentage of that! Yet they are the target du'Jour. After them, its on to the big cruisers! I wonder of Ole Merrill Faye will stop selling the big 35' Chapparal cruisers then? Or what about the Chapparal SSi line of boats that top out well above his 45mph limit. Is he going to stop selling those? He hasn't yet, even though he is the one who allegedly asked Rep. Pilliod to propose HB-162!
There are no accident statistics that point to a problem with speed. The Marine Patrol would be the first ones to be screaming if speed were an issue anywhere in NH.
Woodsy