Great Idea,
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You mention safety and enforcement...... if I remember right part of the "safety" on our highways involves speed LIMITS
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Highway speed limits are not evidence for the need of the same on our waterways. Both have different factors that influence a safe rate of travel. Highways do not have a 150' rule they have lane markings as pointed out by Winnfabs.....Think of the distance separating a car from roadside property and oncoming traffic. Would you like to pull the current 150' navigation law because it is NOT part of the safety on our highways?
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I keep hearing posters say they don't see incidences of speed/close calls and I wonder how much time they really spend on the lake??
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They are referring to accident data. There is no data to support your view that “ Winni is just too crowded and small to support using boats at high speeds” (I assume above 45mph). Accident data does not support the need of a speed limit yet does indicate the need for better boating education. Your sightings regarding reckless operation and excessive speed are also supported with data (refer to the CG report linked on Winnfabs) showing them to be of the top four contributing factors of all boating accidents. Current navigation laws cover this type of activity. Enforcement and education (training) are the most important components of improving the situation…not more legislation.
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My point is that if you have a boat that has hundreds and hundreds of hp way not take it to the place suited for it's speed potential
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I do…. I use my boats of the coast as well as at the lake because...
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Your welcome to drive your pretty Chase boat anywhere you like as long as you do so safely
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We seem to agree.
Chase1