No Wake Zone & Rain

Descant · 09-11-2017, 12:54 PM

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

You can exceed 6 MPH if needed due to current/and or conditions! "

That sounds simple and straightforward. I guess the confusion is between a No Wake Zone and a headway speed only area. Aren't they really the same thing? Shouldn't need several threads, right?

Woodsy · 09-11-2017, 01:06 PM

Descant...

The confusion is in the names.... people think No Wake Zone means don't make any sort of wake... where the actual legal definition is headway speed/up to 6MPH or more if needed.

I would rename the NWZ on Lake Winni to 5MPH zones... clear & concise.

Woodsy

Woodsy · 09-11-2017, 01:11 PM

Tis...

I know the law because I lived it for 2 years...

I owned a Donzi 22 Classic with a Blackhawk drive on it... in gear at idle the boat went 7-8 MPH GPS. Guess what... no ticket from the MP once I demonstrated that was as slow as the boat would idle in gear thus maintaining steerage...

Perhaps you should consult a lawyer on how the law is actually interpreted. I did when I owned the Donzi 22...

Woodsy

09-11-2017, 12:54 PM	#1
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,413 Thanks: 1,366 Thanked 1,636 Times in 1,068 Posts	so simple From Woodsy: VI. "Headway speed'' means 6 miles per hour or the slowest speed that a boat can be operated and maintain steerage way" You can exceed 6 MPH if needed due to current/and or conditions! " That sounds simple and straightforward. I guess the confusion is between a No Wake Zone and a headway speed only area. Aren't they really the same thing? Shouldn't need several threads, right?

09-11-2017, 01:06 PM	#2
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Descant... The confusion is in the names.... people think No Wake Zone means don't make any sort of wake... where the actual legal definition is headway speed/up to 6MPH or more if needed. I would rename the NWZ on Lake Winni to 5MPH zones... clear & concise. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

09-11-2017, 01:11 PM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Tis... I know the law because I lived it for 2 years... I owned a Donzi 22 Classic with a Blackhawk drive on it... in gear at idle the boat went 7-8 MPH GPS. Guess what... no ticket from the MP once I demonstrated that was as slow as the boat would idle in gear thus maintaining steerage... Perhaps you should consult a lawyer on how the law is actually interpreted. I did when I owned the Donzi 22... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.