It does seem that 300' is a reasonable distance for wake-setters. In Winter Harbor, we can have 2 or 3 wake-setter boats at the same time, even during
weekdays.
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Originally Posted by VitaBene
Sorry, I have also read Dante's posts and find them to be positive. Every boat may have its place but a boat that mainly is made to create a big wake may not be welcomed
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From a long viewpoint—and from decades of direct observation—I can say that wakes in general are getting crazier! Worse, the problem is building-up on itself.
Everyone is needing a boat "two feet longer", when pontoon boats are available—roomier, watersports-friendly, speedy, handle big waves well, and are less crowded within—
and which are
not an affront to Winnipesaukee's disappearing shorelines.
How did we manage
for decades with a 14-foot runabout?
How did we manage
for decades without breakwaters, mooring whips, and hydraulic boat lifts?
➳ As usual, in shallow water, I'm holding onto my sailboat, walking it in to the dock. I glance up to see a delivery man yelling at me. I was yelling back, as crashing wakes made our discussion impossible. Using hand signals, I was able to direct the delivery items to a nearby sundeck.
We were 20-feet apart—
and this was a Tuesday!
➳ A photographic metaphor of the lake's wake problem:
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