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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
There are thousands of Capt. Boneheads and future Capt. Boneheads out there. When choosing a lake to torment they are less likely to pick one with a 45/25 speed limit. As more and more lakes enact speed limits these Captains will tend toward the ones without speed limits.
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How does that work now? So when more and more lakes enact limits they'll what? Drive to Michigan and launch? What about all the people who call the lake home and own these boats?
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
Not having ANY speed limit is like a big sign on the lake "Welcome Capt. Bonehead". I want out lake to be the one they shun, not the one they congregate at.
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When did you determine that the go fast drivers=Captain Boneheads? I thought we mostly agreed that Captain Boneheads encompass all types of boats. Most notably the rental boats and the small affordable runabout crowd most likely has a larger percentage of Captain Boneheads. What are we doing to shun them from operating on the lake. If anything the lake will be more appealing to the novice if you use your logic. Less "scary" = open invite to the rookie captain.
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
Also many Capt. Boneheads have wives, wives that will stand in a boat showroom and ask "why are we spending an extra $100,000.00 on a boat that will go 90 when the speed limit is 45?"
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Based on a scientific study?
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
Having a speed limit sets a standard of behavior.
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We have SEVERAL standards of behavior. They are ignored. Just like this speed limit will be ignored.
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
.... Right now are[sic] standard, with respect to speed, is NO LIMITS.
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Talk about spin. There ARE speed limits on the lake. The 150ft law dictates speed as do the plethora of No Wake Zones. Marine Patrol has many reasons to pull someone over for excessive speed based on CURRENT LAW!
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
I maintain that most people are law abiding.
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I do too. However, most people do travel on I-93 over the posted Speed Limit. By most people I mean the majority.