Weirs channel coexistence

Woodsy · 08-26-2013, 11:12 AM

I am going to start a petition..... there is too much confusion over the term "No Wake"! It needs to be a solid number that everyone can understand!

The No Wake rule is written as follows....

VI. "Headway speed" means 6 miles per hour or the slowest speed that a boat can be operated and maintain steerage way.

VIII. "No wake area" means an area where a boat is to be operated only at headway speed.

Note that the law does not say "DONT MAKE A RIPPLE" or "DONT MAKE A WAKE" The key to the law is 6 MPH or MAINTAIN STEERAGE. It does not state the a boat is to be operated at DEAD SLOW.

Every boat is different, some boats can maintain steerage at 2-3 MPH others need 5-6 MPH. My old Donzi 22 Blackhawk actually required 8-9 MPH to maintain steerage. The channel and other NWZ should have signage that says 6 MPH - HEADWAY SPEED

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10308 Note the response from NHMP!

Woodsy

08-26-2013, 11:12 AM	#16
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	I am going to start a petition..... there is too much confusion over the term "No Wake"! It needs to be a solid number that everyone can understand! The No Wake rule is written as follows.... VI. "Headway speed" means 6 miles per hour or the slowest speed that a boat can be operated and maintain steerage way. VIII. "No wake area" means an area where a boat is to be operated only at headway speed. Note that the law does not say "DONT MAKE A RIPPLE" or "DONT MAKE A WAKE" The key to the law is 6 MPH or MAINTAIN STEERAGE. It does not state the a boat is to be operated at DEAD SLOW. Every boat is different, some boats can maintain steerage at 2-3 MPH others need 5-6 MPH. My old Donzi 22 Blackhawk actually required 8-9 MPH to maintain steerage. The channel and other NWZ should have signage that says 6 MPH - HEADWAY SPEED http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10308 Note the response from NHMP! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Woodsy For This Useful Post:
Orion (08-28-2013), Ride & Dive (08-27-2013)