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Originally Posted by Airwaves
I used data from the same year that Bear Islander's article used that claimed to show a major jump in boating accidents in New Hampshire. I gave you the link that I used and I broke down everything that I saw.
The data I presented was for the entire state of New Hampshire not just Lake Winnipesaukee, so you didn't bother to read it, heh?
You claim 47 accidents on Lake Winnipesaukee in 2006 involving speed? Please document your claim and define "speed".
For these discussions I define "speed" as the proposed limits to YOUR law, 45/25.
I only show 2 accidents on Lake Winnipesaukee and 4 in the entire state that come close to that definition using New Hampshire statistics, none involving another vessel or a GFBL boat.
On Lake Winnipesaukee one PWC at 50 MPH and the other PWC at "Excessive Speed"..."Excessive Speed"...the definition that many supporters of HB847 claims does not exist...and it involved a turn so it was probably less than 45 mph.
Your move.
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There were reports from all around the country, even some good video footage, that showed PWC's account for an alarming percentage of accidents. Many involved hitting stationary objects, such as docks. They buzz, they weave, that's why we call the Sea Lice.
There were a couple of GF accidents here last summer, involving less than brilliant behavior. All of my issues were with the Captain Bonehead types in smaller craft at much lesser speed. Most of the GFBL skippers here are very experienced and far more cautious than the typical trailer boater dumping his boat in for a day of hoots and giggles.
This year the USCG and BP will be beefed up for the border security, so I don't expect the locals will be benefitting from increased funding. The police boat is slipped just a few docks from my boat, and I'll bet I'm on the water far more than he. But I do use my radio, and you all should assist them as well.