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Kracken · 08-11-2009, 09:13 AM

Interesting idea, It definitely has some merit. Certainly a rule like that would improve safety and give the MP the ability to stop unsafe operation. It seems like the debate is only one sided. I have seen many ideas and proposals from the people against the speed limit but almost no ideas from the other side. The opposers seem to be reaching out the other side to open true dialog.

We can argue or we can talk. Arguing is much more entertaining but talking may be more constructive.

A couple of things I am questioning here. I would like to discuss these because maybe I am (and others) are misinformed.

1. I keep hearing 45/25 was a compromise. Is this true? It seems like a number that was sort of pulled out of the air, maybe I am wrong, please correct me if I am.
2. It has been stated many times that 95% of the boats on this lake can’t do 45mph. I find that hard to believe. It seems to me any small block on a boat less than 21 feet should be faster than 45.

08-11-2009, 09:13 AM	#68
Kracken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alton Posts: 223 Thanks: 46 Thanked 130 Times in 50 Posts	compromise? Interesting idea, It definitely has some merit. Certainly a rule like that would improve safety and give the MP the ability to stop unsafe operation. It seems like the debate is only one sided. I have seen many ideas and proposals from the people against the speed limit but almost no ideas from the other side. The opposers seem to be reaching out the other side to open true dialog. We can argue or we can talk. Arguing is much more entertaining but talking may be more constructive. A couple of things I am questioning here. I would like to discuss these because maybe I am (and others) are misinformed. 1. I keep hearing 45/25 was a compromise. Is this true? It seems like a number that was sort of pulled out of the air, maybe I am wrong, please correct me if I am. 2. It has been stated many times that 95% of the boats on this lake can’t do 45mph. I find that hard to believe. It seems to me any small block on a boat less than 21 feet should be faster than 45.