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Originally Posted by codeman671

"...• There was 1 fatality involving a personal watercraft (jet ski) at a speed less than 20 mph in 2007..."

News to me, and I could have witnessed this fatality from my living room. Please scan-in some documentation of this revelation.

Originally Posted by KonaChick

"...Ok fair enough, I can't argue that logic. Now remind me once again how many fatalities we've had on the lake due to excessive speed...?

Please advise us why a performance boat flying into a Winnipesaukee cottage, killing three, doesn't count.

Originally Posted by Bear Islander

There is no "reasonable speed law" in New Hampshire.

Maine has "Reasonable and Prudent" written into their boating laws.

Long Lake users may be wishing for a 45/25. (Especially the 25 part).

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

So this speed limit is all Woodsy's fault?
All this time I thought he was against it.

Most of those opposed are their own worst enemy, even on shore. Who told us that, "Radar doesn't work on water"?

The first letter of commentary HERE is by "Moose" (not a member here).
Nobody has spammed boating and fishing sites like "Moose" but he states—h was for HB 847—before he was against it!

"...I used to be in favor of a speed limit until I found out how many "Lakes Region" businesses say that not letting boats go really fast would hurt their business..."
—"Moose"

Look for "Moose" to be trying to convince NH Senators of his genuiness.

Originally Posted by Resident 2B

"...I dislike PACs and I dislike the way many laws get enacted through the use of ad agencies and lobbyists..."

I notice most of the Marine Trade Associations begin their remarks with, "We have not taken a position on this". (Of course, that is supposed to give them credibility).

Originally Posted by Airwaves

So their solution?
DIVERT THE MARINE PATROL AWAY FROM SAFETY PATROLS!
What will be the impact of diverting manpower away from safety patrols and converting them to radar speed posts?
DIVERTING ALREADY THIN MANPOWER WILL MAKE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE LESS SAFE!

Maybe in Massachusetts, they have "safety patrols". You don't want to be swamped, collided, or drowning in a New Hampshire lake. I'll go for days without seeing an MP on the lake—particularly on weekends. (Except when I call them—as I did when I saw two small boys in two small paddling boats roped together at dusk.)

Originally Posted by Mashugana

"...Great suggestion for Evenstar. A flag that always stays perpendicular to the water would help her be seen from a longer distance..."

New Jersey requires a flag for water skiers and kayakers, but has a thoroughly-enforced 30-MPH limit on its premiere lake!

Do they know Cal?

Dave R says that kayaks are not difficult to see—and I agree.

Who's correct?