Why even argue Littlefield again? Nearly everyone agrees that 25 MPH is a sensible speed limit in the dark.
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Originally Posted by Woodsy
"...Evenstar...Why note quote up to date reports? Such as the USCG report for 2004? The quote you came up with references data that is 10 YEARS OLD! Lets use something a little more relevant. Let me guess? Because the current data doesn't support your argument? In the 2004 USCG report there were 1479 collisions with another vessel, resulting in 68 fatalities out of a possible 12,781,476 registered boats. More people die in car collisions!..."
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When contrasting the two statements, one can conclude:
1) Ten years ago, there was an increased speedboat danger or...
2) In 2004, non-speedboats were staying home.
In either case, I'd value the statement of a
senior U. S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer over a
junior local official harboring a narrow—and possibly jaundiced—view. Remember this infamous NHMP statement regarding the boater-count last season?
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"I can't make an accurate estimate".
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What
IS an "
accurate estimate"?
I don't know either, but it's the same "up-to-date" source as Lt. Dunleavy's "Speed doesn't kill" statement!
"Lesser" boats are staying home, particularly on holiday weekends. I couldn't find a single gasoline-free boat in this July 4th aerial.
http://www.lakesregionaerials.com/boat_traffic.htm
They're staying home folks, and
that's why Winnipesaukee is "safer" today.