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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer
Eroding conditions also occur during congested times, even without the heavy boats. Due to an easterly bouy, its difficult for both boats to remain 150 from each other while the western craft maintains 150 from the shore. That doesn't stop them from trying though. Frequently, one or both will reduce speed to maximum wake for the passage. We've seen 20+ boats passing in opposite parades, grinding along at about 10 MPH and generating massive waves. It would be better for the lake if they just maintained speed and passed at 100 feet rather than 150. The MP make a lot of money when they show up, but also cause a lot of extra congestion.
When boats go by at very high speed, we see little wake, and their noise is gone much faster. The ideal situation.
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The high water a couple of years ago is a perfect example of this. By reducing your speed to headway speed it was extremely counter productive. Everyone's wake was much larger and caused a lot more damage than a boat traveling by at 35mph with essentially no wake.
What right do we have to limit people's horse power? If we under power boats it will make the wake more damaging to property.