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Resident 2B · 08-06-2007, 03:50 PM

LR,

I was very neutral on this issue. Because of the intensity of the discussion and that being retired I had plenty of time, I decided to join two groups to see what they "felt" like from the inside.

I found that the "N" folks in general like faster boats, but were highly motivated by safe boating. The "W" group seem focused on several agendas, each limiting the full usage of particular styles of boat on our lakes. The "W" group seemed to have more political connections and a stronger PR group with better connections to newspapers and the general press. The "N" group was more focused on boater education.

I plan to continue with the "N" folks and to stay very involved with the Coast Guard Aux. here where I live, spreading the word of safe boating to rational boaters that want to do it correctly.

For the record, we have two kayaks and a Fourwinns 230 Horizon w/ 280HP I/O. Neither are GF or BL boats.

Nice to hear your rational responses.

R2B

08-06-2007, 03:50 PM	#151
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	I joined both groups.... LR, I was very neutral on this issue. Because of the intensity of the discussion and that being retired I had plenty of time, I decided to join two groups to see what they "felt" like from the inside. I found that the "N" folks in general like faster boats, but were highly motivated by safe boating. The "W" group seem focused on several agendas, each limiting the full usage of particular styles of boat on our lakes. The "W" group seemed to have more political connections and a stronger PR group with better connections to newspapers and the general press. The "N" group was more focused on boater education. I plan to continue with the "N" folks and to stay very involved with the Coast Guard Aux. here where I live, spreading the word of safe boating to rational boaters that want to do it correctly. For the record, we have two kayaks and a Fourwinns 230 Horizon w/ 280HP I/O. Neither are GF or BL boats. Nice to hear your rational responses. R2B