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Originally Posted by Silver Duck
But, IMHO, the danger is caused more by Captain Bonehead not paying rnough attention to what's around him, or having had one too many "brewskis", or just plain running too fast for the visibility than by running above 45 mph. Sadly, I've seen Captain B at the helm of everything from PWCs to bowriders to cruisers.
Silver Duck
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Island Life has it almost right.... but the real winner IMHO is Silver Duck. The problem is not with "fast boats" or "slow boats". It's with the people that own and drive either. The real problem is Captain Bonehead.
How many times have we all looked at posts here that showed some drunk landing his boat on an island?
How many times have we all seen a boat load of people more intent on having a floating "party" rather than having any concern for the other boaters on the lake?
How many times have we all seen someone towing a tube or skier that is not looking forward.. but instead watching at the "towie'?
I'm not for the speed limit...I've seen many a "Fast Boat" acting perfectly respectful of other boats. Admit it.. we all have. I am very much in favor of VERY STRICT enforcement for the rules that exist. I would also like to see a massive increase in the fines.. including revocations for violaters.
The lake is a wonderful awe inspiring place. We are all very blessed to have a chance to use it. Those who make the choice to abuse the rules that are in place to protect fellow users, and protect the lake need to be thrown off the lake.
Evenstar has as much right to be on the lake as the anyone else.. as long as she follows the rules. Fast Boats have as much right to be on the lake.. as long as they follow the rules.
We don't need to get rid of either slow boats or fast boats... we need to rid the lake of Captain Bonehead!