Boat(s) Owned poll
I realize that some people have more than one boat. But I'm seriously interested in knowing how many here own a GFBL boat. I figured I'd try to keep this one simple.
Yes, I do own a GFBL Boat No, I do Not own a GFBL Boat |
Thinking it would be more telling if the poll were limited to people who oppose the limit.
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My boat will flirt with 50, with a typical load. With a light fuel load, no biminis, cool air, non-ethanol fuel in the tank, and just me on board, it will hit 53 on the GPS. Weighs about 6000 lbs, wet. |
I voted, but somehow I don't think all the SL supporters will believe the results.
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It may be useful at some point to know the total breakdown, i.e., GF owners that support SL's, GF owners that oppose SL's, all others that support SL's and all others that oppose SL's. |
Let's add to this thread What do you Own?
Frankly, I thought more would vote for NO I do not.
My boat. 2006 Stingray 220CS Cuddy Cabin 5.0 MPI Mercruiser WOT (when running right) was 57 mph. Average speed on my lake......... 20 to 30 mph |
You Left Out "Winni", but It's OK To Try Again...
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1) Among my eight boats owned last year, only two—maybe three—could have broken the night limit. Are we to ignore the night limit? :confused: And only approve of a return to unlimited speeds? :eek2: 2) Of those eight boats, none are what I'd call "Loud". (As in GFBL). :confused: 3) For those "Non-Loud" boats, why not set a weight limit instead? :confused: Use a "base weight" of a small GFB/GFBL? Use the weight of a DONZI "Classic", for example? After all, it is the combined speed and weight that can dangerously affect those lesser, but "medium-sized" boats out there. (And cottages!) :eek: |
Sounds like a plan to me.
2008 Mastercraft X-80 twin 375hp crusaders- top speed 52mph
2006 Manitou 24' tritoon- top speed 50mph 2002 Maxim 2100SD- 350mpi top speed 50mph 2004 Polaris MSX150 pwc -top speed 62ish |
My Three in the family
28' Active Thunder Savage 650 HP - Top speed (before blowing the engine 86mph:D:D:eek::D) 17 Pro Line - triton 150 horse outboard - top speed 41 26 foot aqua patio 150 horse - top speed 38 |
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2006 Monterey 248LS Bowrider 300HP Merc Bravo III Capable of a GPS confirmed speed of 50.1 MPH with 2 passengers. 1995 Boston Whaler 13 Dauntless Center Console 50HP Johnson 30-ish MPH 1997 Arctic Cat Tigershark PWC roughly 30-40MPH |
Where exactly did I "leave out" Winni? :confused:
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Did I say anything about ignoring the night-time limit? No. Did I even mention daytime or nighttime speed limits? No. Quote:
Why not set a weight limit? Because then you're infringing on someone's right to have a larger cruiser on the lake. A lot of people, like myself, can't afford to own shorefront property on the lake, be it "mainland" or island property. It's not just the initial purchase; it's the cost to maintain, taxes, etc. that must be paid year after year. Boat ownership of a cabin cruiser of any size can be more affordable for some people. If they're reasonably mechanically inclined, they can do a lot of maintenance themselves thereby saving money. Plus, let's face it, registering a boat and paying a slip rental fee can sometimes be alot less than paying property taxes. I'm sure you property owners can attest to that. Also, we know that most speed boats (not just the GF boats) with a planing hull make a smaller wake than a smaller boat moving at less than planing speed. I'd rather cross the wakes created by a dozen GF boats at speed than one or two wakes of large cruisers. I've seen pontoon boats moving slower than my boat making a much larger wake than my boat when my boat's on plane; pontoon boats don't get on plane at ANY speed. Unfortunately, some owners conveniently forget the facts of the relationship between planing hulls and speed; all they want to do is drive off or ban GF boats from the lake and then they'll get to work on doing the same to the larger cruisers. Finally, try not to nit-pick my response; I know most of you understand the generalizations I'm trying to make. Most of these points were made and debated ad nauseum in the old SL threads; look 'em up. This isn't a perfect world, it's just a forum and I'm not a professional debater. :look: |
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You must be somewhat new here... thats what he does.. just go with it.... I agree with you 100% except.. Tri-toons do get on plane... There is not as much of transition as a normal boat, but they definately do come up on plane. Anyone with a tritoon knows by putting all your passengers in the front can keep you from coming up onto plane. Sometimes there is as much of a difference in speed of 5-10 mph. Transferring weight makes a very big deal. See the picture below.... (it also proves your point that pontoons can easily throw a bigger wake then what my A/T will at speed) |
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And thanks for that picture, that's exactly what I was thinking of! I stand corrected on the tritoon; I don't see many of them on the lake. |
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Seriously APS, take a pill or something. :emb: You can take a simple Yes/No question, and make everyone want to drive to the liquor store. |
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THIS Lake?
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1) Yes, I do own a GFBL Boat on Lake Winnipesaukee. 2) Yes, I do own a GFBL Boat but on different waters. 3) No, I do Not own a GFBL Boat on Lake Winnipesaukee. 4) No, I do Not own a GFBL Boat but on different waters. What validity does a poll have when it includes votes of those who boat on distant waters? :confused: Was it a committee that drew up this poll? :confused: Quote:
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1) This poll is in the Speed Limits forum. :rolleye2: 2) Dave R is right: this poll should have been limited to SL opponents. :rolleye1: Quote:
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While an Internet poll can be defeated by a determined group, a poll does has to be reasonably concise. IMHO |
My Fleet
1988 Formula F 223-LS 454 Magnum. ~65 mph
1998 SEADOO GTX ~45 mph 2 floats ~1 mph 1986 Lake LA-4 amphib water speed ~55 mph If you include winter vehicles on the ice: 1998 Dodge Dakota 4X4 318 ~90 mph 1997 Skidoo MXZ 518 ~95 mph snowshoes ~3 mph |
99 ProLine 190 CC w/ 135 Optimax 53kts wide open, cruise 30
I do not consider this a GFBL Not on Winnie: 2003 20' Pontoon w/ 50 4-stroke 22mph 2006 10' RIB w/ 8hp 25kts The other 3 are human powered, kayak, canoe and peddle Oops, forgot my wife's floating chair. |
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Who's screwing up my poll? It was a simple question too. :( As are many I ask. |
Vt why even bother reading APS posts? I always skip them it saves on Aspirin, Booze and other medications. :laugh: Seriously I'd put APS on ignore but I'd miss out on the pure entertainment value. Don't lose any sleep over it.
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Poll wants "No" for votes?
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A poll shouldn't anticipate, nor encourage, an outcome. :( Quote:
For the Speed Limits forum, I would've thought there might be a more-meaningful poll of, say, Rattlesnake Islanders for a narrow "Unrestricted Speed Zone" off their shore. There was an equivalent zone there, and is described on these pages here. Just like before, the "Unsafe Passage" regulation would be waived. It's deep there, and that shore already discourages small boaters due to wakes and what Mother Nature already throws against its shore. I can't say I've ever seen a kayak there. Nobody else goes there. Rattlesnake Islanders at this forum are already self-documented, speed-enthused, and would participate. It would exclude world-wide participation. Quote:
Some are apologizing for their undocumented sub-45 speeds—where's the definition of GFBL? :confused: |
In the spirit of what may very well be the first great weekend of this "summer". I'm taking a 40 mile jaunt across the lake to NY and having a great time on the water. Winds were forecast to be 5 knots, but they're 12 already. So this won't be a quick ride in my non GF boat.
El mentioned safety and Bonehead in the same post. My job is done :laugh: |
What is a GFBL Boat?
I would love to vote but don't know what a GFBL boat is. Can somebody tell me what this stands for?
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How's this for a definition of a GFBL?
"Any boater who is driving faster than the posted limit, conditions considered, and/or having an exhaust that is in violation." As most everyone knows by now, GFBL is an acronym for Go Fast - Be Loud. So, it is a reference to the person driving the boat as opposed to any one type, style or design of a boat. Going 45mph in a boat is hardly a slow speed for a boat. For most, all boats it is a very fast speed. |
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Today, we traveled around 75 miles or more round trip. Some light winds to start with, followed by wallowing of cruiser wakes home. We were bouncing a bit and going around 23 mph or so, just slow enough to not break a rib or two. A 42' Fountain went by us, bimini up, doing around 40 or more. The waves didn't really impact him, he looked quite comfy. Not that loud a boat, probably had some mufflers. I made it back to port about 40 minutes behind him. There were about 10 more of them, a couple of Cigs, a 29 Baja Islander BR, some others. A couple were too loud for my taste, and all of them were cruising at 50 to 60, mostly at the lower end. That's what a GF boat does. They really should rename the style to CFIC Cruise Fast In Comfort. That's what I'd like. It's really not how fast your boat can go, but how fast it can cruise comfortably. The first time I wanted a fast cruiser was about 30 years ago on Winni. Curse those cruiser wallows on weekends, or just get something more comfy :emb: |
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