Let's try this compromise thing again.

jrc · 02-26-2006, 09:32 PM

Having different speed limit for different parts of the lake is a good idea, as is having different limits during busy weekends. There are obvious places and times where even 45 mph is too fast.

Practically defining these time and places in the simple text of a law is the problem. For example, what constitues a bay? What is the border of the Broads? Most bays on Winnipesaukee don't have clear delineation. Where does Wolfeboro Bay end? What constitutes a busy weekend? What if rains on the Forth of July, then can someone go fast?

But maybe something like a 1000' clearance from land and other boats for speeds over 45 mph would work?

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02-26-2006, 09:32 PM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Having different speed limit for different parts of the lake is a good idea, as is having different limits during busy weekends. There are obvious places and times where even 45 mph is too fast. Practically defining these time and places in the simple text of a law is the problem. For example, what constitues a bay? What is the border of the Broads? Most bays on Winnipesaukee don't have clear delineation. Where does Wolfeboro Bay end? What constitutes a busy weekend? What if rains on the Forth of July, then can someone go fast? But maybe something like a 1000' clearance from land and other boats for speeds over 45 mph would work?