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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
United States Coast Guard
BOATING STATISTICS 2006
Executive Summary {snip}
Operator inattention, carelessness/reckless operation, excessive speed,
and no proper lookout are the primary contributing factors in all reported
accidents.
Go ahead and spin that. And please note that 3 of the 4 contributing factors are already against the law on Winni. Only speed is unregulated.
And I never said speed is not the problem, please don't misquote me.
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Excuse me Bear Islander, I know your penchant for wanting to know the details behind the data. How is was that data obtained? Did you find out? Did the USCG data mention the speeds? Did they say what number were in speed controlled water? Did the data include LAKES? I imagine you would want to know answers to these and other data gathering criteria. I sure do.
"Excessive speed" does NOT in any way mean faster than 45 mph day or 25 mph night, does it? I believe it means
excessive for the conditions and circumstances. Either way, there are NO NUMBERS (= no speed limits) in the data you posted.
Speed is indeed regulated on Lake Winnipesaukee. The quotes and RSAs have been posted several times. DO they include the numbers 25/45? as if 44 mph is OK and 46 mph is all of a sudden dangerous (exaggerated a bit to help make a point). On Winnipesaukee I believe the current law is more is more realistic.
Excessive for the circumstances.
I've been quiet on the speed limit issue for quite awhile but now I feel I need to add my thoughts on this subject.
Anyway, BI. Do you know how the Coast Guard data was gathered and how does it relate to our Lake Winnipesaukee situation? I'm all for safety but I don't see speed limits (specific numbers) as a magic cure for any of the 4 primary factors contributing to reported accidents.