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Old 01-30-2005, 07:25 PM   #21
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Default It's not just your standard test any more.

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Originally Posted by JohnNH
"...We could go on forever casting blame on boat types and questioning the validity of those who support the request for a speed limit. This will make some of us feel better, but, nothing beneficial will come of it..."
Just as big truckers are scrutinized more thoroughly in their tests than automobile drivers are, so should the Big Boater.

A formula needs to be devised for the tests that adds additional -- and increasingly difficult -- questions relating to speed and weight on the water.

The additional questions can be indexed to each additional foot over 24 feet of the registered boat, with a multiplier for the number of engines, each ton of weight, and other parameters.

The Big Boater can be rewarded with a special "NH Lakes" decal indicating proficiency in boating knowledge. The decal can be revoked upon receiving a ticket and covered over with another decal indicating revocation.
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