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Rattlesnake Gal · 02-25-2006, 02:26 PM

The senators asked both sides of the issue if there could be a compromise. Neither side offered any.
codeman671 started a great thread on the forum and it got nowhere. Why?
(Thanks McDude for showing me how to insert links on the new forum that look good!)

Could there be speed limits on certain areas of the lake instead of the whole thing?
You don’t see 65 mph speed limits on all roads, why should it be the same on the lake?
Is compromise out of the question?

The area behind Sleepers comes to mind over near the West Alton sandbar. I have heard from residents over that way that boats speed through in an unsafe manner. I’m sure there are other congested areas that a speed limit might make sense too. It wouldn’t have to be radar enforced either; Marine Patrol officers could have some sort of gauge (markers) point A to B and if you go through faster than the correct speed limit it could result in a citation. (No radar training equals money saved for the taxpayers.)

Many examples of the speed problem really didn’t come across as speed related to me. The loons for example - won’t a baby loon be just as dead being hit at 45 mph? (I suppose one could argue that it might have more time to swim away, but it doesn’t seem likely.) Please don’t get me wrong about the loons, I love them and get very upset when people infringe on their nesting areas causing them to abandon the eggs or try to get too close for a picture.

The director of one of the local camps that is in favor of the bill spoke of how the kids cannot swim to an area island safely and that sailing on the weekends is too dangerous. I fail to see where the 45/25 mph will help that. Why not have an escort boat for swimming that will serve two purposes. First, keep other boaters away and second, someone will be close by to offer assistance if a camper gets in trouble. He also mentioned 4th of July traffic after the fireworks. The speed limit won’t fix that, the number of boats that is the problem.

Another question - why would any establishment claim to support or oppose this issue? Why not stay neutral? How many people here on the forum will boycott them for their views?

Please give thought to any responses you might have to my questions and suggestions.
I would very much appreciate civil, constructive feedback. Thanks!

Sincerely,
RG

02-25-2006, 02:26 PM	#18
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Questions and Ideas The senators asked both sides of the issue if there could be a compromise. Neither side offered any. codeman671 started a great thread on the forum and it got nowhere. Why? (Thanks McDude for showing me how to insert links on the new forum that look good!) Could there be speed limits on certain areas of the lake instead of the whole thing? You don’t see 65 mph speed limits on all roads, why should it be the same on the lake? Is compromise out of the question? The area behind Sleepers comes to mind over near the West Alton sandbar. I have heard from residents over that way that boats speed through in an unsafe manner. I’m sure there are other congested areas that a speed limit might make sense too. It wouldn’t have to be radar enforced either; Marine Patrol officers could have some sort of gauge (markers) point A to B and if you go through faster than the correct speed limit it could result in a citation. (No radar training equals money saved for the taxpayers.) Many examples of the speed problem really didn’t come across as speed related to me. The loons for example - won’t a baby loon be just as dead being hit at 45 mph? (I suppose one could argue that it might have more time to swim away, but it doesn’t seem likely.) Please don’t get me wrong about the loons, I love them and get very upset when people infringe on their nesting areas causing them to abandon the eggs or try to get too close for a picture. The director of one of the local camps that is in favor of the bill spoke of how the kids cannot swim to an area island safely and that sailing on the weekends is too dangerous. I fail to see where the 45/25 mph will help that. Why not have an escort boat for swimming that will serve two purposes. First, keep other boaters away and second, someone will be close by to offer assistance if a camper gets in trouble. He also mentioned 4th of July traffic after the fireworks. The speed limit won’t fix that, the number of boats that is the problem. Another question - why would any establishment claim to support or oppose this issue? Why not stay neutral? How many people here on the forum will boycott them for their views? Please give thought to any responses you might have to my questions and suggestions. I would very much appreciate civil, constructive feedback. Thanks! Sincerely, RG