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Originally Posted by Island Lover
So now we have a 70 mph, non-alcohol, fatal accident on Winni. But it doesn't count because it could have happened at 40 mph? Are you serious???
Another accident doesn't count because it was only 3 mph over the limit!
Another doesn't count because it was REALLY operator inattention!
WE NEED BOATING SAFETY...... NOT EXCUSES!!
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I never said it didn't count...I do find it funny that of all the times I have asked YOU for proof you could not provide any, all that I have recieved from YOU is excuses. APS did come with with an example which could or could not be considered speed-related and I did not discount this although did ask for some further clarification. However I think in all fairness you cannot pin this to speed alone either. A performance boat (which I have to assume this was due to the speed) can easily handle a 70mph turn as long as it is done in a manner in which the boat was designed. The same as taking a porsche down I-95 and cutting the wheel all the way to one side at 70mph. This is improper handling and is deadly in both situations.
Boating safety? I think that we all have been asking for this. Proper training? Yep, that too. Boating safety is a different issue than a speed limit, one that you have already stated has been taken care of. By your own post I think that even you do not believe this.