It is often said that 45 is not slow when refering to HB162.
I agree that 45 is not slow for some boats but how can one say that any boat traveling over 45 is unsafe. There is no evidence of it...... just "fear".
I remember being afraid of going to school on the first day......I cried, and my mom made me go!
My first time merging onto the highway was no picnic....I currently drive 45,000 miles a year.
Boating in NH is a very safe activity and Statistics show that. Anyone afraid of boating on the lake must live a sheltered life. The USCG Boating Statistics report for 2004 shows that there were a total of 35 boating accidents within the entire state resulting in two fatalities. Even with an increase in boater registrations (sadly not the case for many states) boating accidents and fatalities have continued to fall from year to year which proves current programs are effective and accommodating growth.
All this energy over 35 accidents and two fatalities with no proof that the speed limit will make a difference. If anything, statistical data shows that there will be no measurable effect.
Yes, I can not argue the standard reply "one live is worth saving" but....What could we accomplish if we actually put the same effort and funding into a real problem.
Go boating in what ever you have and be happy you can.
Chase1
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