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Originally Posted by Quilt Lady
. . . maybe the majority of New Hampshire residents who support the bill couldn't attend because they had real jobs and couldn't take time off. The House held their three hearings at night when people on both sides could attend.
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The majority of NH voters do not boat, That is why the 1200 voters poled were never asked if they own a boat or were experienced boaters, They were asked there age though.
Last summer I ask alot of boaters why they did not attend, there respons was they did no care or they felt this would never get this far.
My observations on all the meetings and yesterday was this is a "fear" issue and supporters are attempting to connect this with safety.
25 at night--large wakes, then bows up for better ride, and most important boaters will not feel it would be worth the trip to go out to dine ECT> Too long a ride or uncomfortable.
45 day--not any safer either, no statistics show any collision above 45 involving two boats.
Speed limits do work: this why we have the crrent laws on NH waterways.
A well placed MP boat will do a great deal to improve safety than diminishing the enjoyment of other boaters.