Safety suggests speed limit test...

Silver Duck · 03-17-2007, 10:04 AM

That proposal makes a great deal of sense! I don't know about the Rattlesnake Isl. area, but I frequently see the same few performance boats taking advantage of the smooth, late evening water conditions between Bear Isl. and the mainland and the generaly light boat traffic during that time frame to make "speed runs".

I've never felt particularly threatened by them because of the size and visibility of my boat, but I can see how people in small boats making the crossing from Bear Isl. could feel a major "pucker factor".

Also, gaining some experience with trying to enforce a speed limit before trying to go live with one everywhere seems an intelligent approach.

And, finally, this ought not to drive anybody off the lake!

Kudos to the MP for a well thought out approach to this!

Silver Duck

03-17-2007, 10:04 AM	#2
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	That proposal makes a great deal of sense! I don't know about the Rattlesnake Isl. area, but I frequently see the same few performance boats taking advantage of the smooth, late evening water conditions between Bear Isl. and the mainland and the generaly light boat traffic during that time frame to make "speed runs". I've never felt particularly threatened by them because of the size and visibility of my boat, but I can see how people in small boats making the crossing from Bear Isl. could feel a major "pucker factor". Also, gaining some experience with trying to enforce a speed limit before trying to go live with one everywhere seems an intelligent approach. And, finally, this ought not to drive anybody off the lake! Kudos to the MP for a well thought out approach to this! Silver Duck