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Resident 2B · 03-17-2007, 10:15 AM

Although I do not have a "fast boat", I have been totally against a lake wide speed limit, but I have not become involved much in this already too intense discussion. I feel everyone should be able to use their boat, as long as it is within the laws and in a safe manner. From experience and personal observations, I agree that the GFBL folks as a whole are very good and very safe boaters that play by the rules. "19' rentals" and rental PWC's are a real problem that should be addressed by stronger enforcement of the existing laws.

The proposal for a test in specific areas of the lake is something I believe makes good sense. The MP could determine how effective and enforcable speed limits can be based upon a real use of the speed limits.

More importantly to me, the fact that the limited ares have been proposed tells me that it would be feasible to have limits in some places and no limits in other places. As long as there are reasonable areas and times for people who have "fast boats" to use them in a safe manner, up to the speeds they are designed to go, then a speed limit in specified areas might be a good compromise.

I see this as a potential 'win-win' situation and something everyone should think hard about.

Best wishes to all for a quick Ice-Out and a safe year on the water.

R2B

03-17-2007, 10:15 AM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	Good Compromise Although I do not have a "fast boat", I have been totally against a lake wide speed limit, but I have not become involved much in this already too intense discussion. I feel everyone should be able to use their boat, as long as it is within the laws and in a safe manner. From experience and personal observations, I agree that the GFBL folks as a whole are very good and very safe boaters that play by the rules. "19' rentals" and rental PWC's are a real problem that should be addressed by stronger enforcement of the existing laws. The proposal for a test in specific areas of the lake is something I believe makes good sense. The MP could determine how effective and enforcable speed limits can be based upon a real use of the speed limits. More importantly to me, the fact that the limited ares have been proposed tells me that it would be feasible to have limits in some places and no limits in other places. As long as there are reasonable areas and times for people who have "fast boats" to use them in a safe manner, up to the speeds they are designed to go, then a speed limit in specified areas might be a good compromise. I see this as a potential 'win-win' situation and something everyone should think hard about. Best wishes to all for a quick Ice-Out and a safe year on the water. R2B