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Old 04-16-2008, 12:53 PM   #528
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Default Is slower safer

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Originally Posted by Bear Islander View Post
Now you owe me one yes or no answer.

Is slower safer?
If you need a yes or no question, the answer is no. But my real answer is "it depends". On Winnipesaukee, boats that go faster than 45 are safer. They hit few other boats, islands and kayaks than those going slower. This is because captains that go that fast are better, therefore safer pilots. This is why a speed limit of 45 won't help. The most dangerous boats are going 15-35. Slower than 15-35 would be safer, but there will be more crys of foul if you go after the real source of danger.
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