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Originally Posted by FlyingScot
It is not the shoreland protection folks, it was Governor Sununu. A few years ago they established a special committee to look at wake boats and make a recommendation. A dozen or so members appointed by the Gov from a variety of backgrounds--big lake resident, small lake resident, wake boat lover, tree hugger....But when the Governor appointed the panel, well over a majority of this "diverse" group were people who depended on motor boat sales for their livelihoods. So, no surprise, their recommendations were designed to make sure there was no negative impact on wake boat sales. Vile
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We are facing a similar problem in the 673 home, 440 acre lake community that my Florida house is located in. The rule when I bought in 2021 was 250 HP and 26 foot maximum. There are 3 wake boats on the lake and one of them claims that he had his 500 HP wake boat "detuned" to 250 HP. Then they formed a "Lake committee" and the chairman owns a wake boat. A month ago, at the recommendation of the Lake Committee, the horsepower limit was dropped and for the moment it is unlimited horsepower. They cite a study by the Water Sports Industry Association that claims wake boats are not a problem. That is hardly a disinterested group. They exist and are funded by the people who build wake boats. All you have to do is Google "Wake boat erosion" and you will learn how bad they are.