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Originally Posted by tis
Full speed is better than that halfway, where the wake is huge. When it is very close to shore those big waves do a lot of damage.
No wake means the water behind you needs to be almost flat. People think a little wake is ok. IMHO
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Actually, no wake means " headway speed". Headway speed means < 6 MPH unless the boat has to be going more than 6 MPH to maintain control. You can legally make a wake in a no wake zone.
TITLE XXII
NAVIGATION; HARBORS; COAST SURVEY
CHAPTER 270-D
BOATING AND WATER SAFETY ON NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC WATERS
Section 270-D:1
270-D:1 Definitions. – In this chapter:
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.