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Old 07-15-2008, 03:07 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by EricP View Post
I don't think they are widely recognized as boat, and I don't think it matters. NH recognizes them as boats and so I think that should be enough. It's not risky, they are very stable and I would rather be on my SeaDoo than in a canoe at night. They aren't small and would be very visible if lighting was properly installed per legal requirements. I don't intend on riding them like a lunatic at night so spray should not be a factor either. I know what you are getting at, but like any other activity on the lake at night it's the driver's responsibility to be safe and drive safely. I am capable, I am just wondering if the law would allow it.
Actually, all I was getting at is that there is probably not enough of a net market demand to even make offering the lights as a $$$ upgrade option viable for the manufacturers. It would probably also take a mild bit of creativity to setup a 360degree light that didn't interfere with the drivers nightvision OR boarding from the rear of the craft.

Just because one state recognizes them as a boat does not justify much to the manufacturers (IMO).
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