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PROPELLER · 05-03-2005, 02:29 PM

Gross exaggeration of the alleged problems on Winnipesaukee are the biggest beef I have with some of the posts on this forum.

Great Idea says the lake is crowded when in fact it is only crowded in 2-3 areas on weekends probably between 11am-3pm. The rest of the time & the rest of the lake are wide open. Apparently many of the posters have not boated in other areas of the lake or other areas beyond Winnipesaukee.

Great Idea says boats are hurdling around the lake at 90 plus when in fact the the vast majority of high performance boats on Winnipesaukee are traveling between 50-60 mph. See Cals post previously where he says his most efficient speed is 50 mph. Unless you do something custom to some of these boats I don't think the Formulas, Bajas or Fountains being sold on this lake are capable of speeds beyond 70-75 WOT & 90% of the time they are not WOT. I took a ride on 38' Sonic in Ft. Lauderdale last year operated by a former professional racer. When I asked him how fast the boat would go on its best day in the best conditions he answered 70 mph tops.

You can be passionate about what you believe, I respect that. But lets stop the gross exaggerations being used to try & prove a point or support a viewpoint.

05-03-2005, 02:29 PM	#16
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gross Exaggeration Gross exaggeration of the alleged problems on Winnipesaukee are the biggest beef I have with some of the posts on this forum. Great Idea says the lake is crowded when in fact it is only crowded in 2-3 areas on weekends probably between 11am-3pm. The rest of the time & the rest of the lake are wide open. Apparently many of the posters have not boated in other areas of the lake or other areas beyond Winnipesaukee. Great Idea says boats are hurdling around the lake at 90 plus when in fact the the vast majority of high performance boats on Winnipesaukee are traveling between 50-60 mph. See Cals post previously where he says his most efficient speed is 50 mph. Unless you do something custom to some of these boats I don't think the Formulas, Bajas or Fountains being sold on this lake are capable of speeds beyond 70-75 WOT & 90% of the time they are not WOT. I took a ride on 38' Sonic in Ft. Lauderdale last year operated by a former professional racer. When I asked him how fast the boat would go on its best day in the best conditions he answered 70 mph tops. You can be passionate about what you believe, I respect that. But lets stop the gross exaggerations being used to try & prove a point or support a viewpoint.