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Old 05-13-2008, 11:26 AM   #74
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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR View Post
I think it's a great idea.There would be nothing illegal about anchoring the kayak.But I'm sure if the collected data shows us what we have already learned about the lack of speeding over 45 and the large violations of the 150 ft law by the slower craft,it will soon be dicredited by you know who.
An anchored boat with nobody on board is an illegal mooring.

What do you think collecting data on boat speed will prove?

1. If no boats are going over 45 then a speed limit will inconvenience no one, and no enforcement at all will be required.

2. If boats are going over 45 mph in small numbers then we need a speed limit to regulate them.

3. If boats are going over 45 mph in large numbers then we need a speed limit to regulate them.

This is a no win argument for the opposition no matter what the numbers are. You can call it spin, or you can call it reality. The numbers of boats going over 45 just doesn't matter.
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