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Bear Islander · 12-02-2005, 04:45 PM

Dave

The speed limit is not about getting boats to go 40 instead of 50. Its about getting them to go 45 instead of 90.

Yes, the swimmer hit by a boat is just as dead at either speed, but you are missing the point. At the slower speed the driver has twice the time to see the swimmer and turn. The swimmer has twice the time to dive or get out of the way.

And with a speed limit, that boat able to go 90 may be in the Atlantic Ocean, where it should be.

12-02-2005, 04:45 PM	#64
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	Dave The speed limit is not about getting boats to go 40 instead of 50. Its about getting them to go 45 instead of 90. Yes, the swimmer hit by a boat is just as dead at either speed, but you are missing the point. At the slower speed the driver has twice the time to see the swimmer and turn. The swimmer has twice the time to dive or get out of the way. And with a speed limit, that boat able to go 90 may be in the Atlantic Ocean, where it should be.