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Originally Posted by BroadHopper
Again, I have to remind everyone the reason. It is a known fact that WinnFabs is planning on more laws. Specifically horsepower and length limits. When I approach Rep. Pilliod about this he said, 'Speed Limit is a good start, we have to start somewhere'. So he didn't deny it. Many of us have heard the Winnfabs folks talking to NH Lakes Association representative about more restrictive laws. I'm just trying to prevent erosion of our rights to boat on the lake. If it is about safety, then let's pass safety laws, not laws that discriminate class of boaters.
I'm all for the penalty portion of the law. And to put in our DMV records. Let's replace the 45/25 with the reasonable and prudent clause and give it some teeth like the USCG rules. This will effect all class of boaters, not just the 2%. We need to reel in the boneheads and 'cowboys'. Any speed can be unreasonable and unprudent if the condition warrants. Setting 45/25 as an arbitray limit will send the wrong signal that this is the safe speed on this lake. Even when the conditions do not warrant. Just like the 150' limit. There should also be a reasonable and prudent clause. There can be conditions when 150' can be dangerous.  |
It's going to be a funny few years. The economy sucked, and the weather was bad this year. Both Sunset (cute SN)
, and El, said the lake was shear delight this summer. They gave the SL credit. I don't know why, El has repeatedly scoffed at most of the laws on the lake, including the 150' rule.
Now picture this. They both start to get together with the WinnFabs crew, and stir up some debate regarding horsepower and boat size. Ahead of this, they've told everyone that the lake is a beautiful, safe place for everyone now. So what changed? Nothing. Nothing at all. They will wait until the economy and the weather conspire to bring back the boaters. Then, all of a sudden, the SL law is not enough, we need more.
There are only a couple of occupations I know where hypocrisy pays well. Politics, and Lawyers. These threads will serve as a great record, they already have.