I suspect that over the next couple years the data regarding tickets and speeding (or lack thereof) is going to work AGAINST winnfabs as they'll have no ammunition to push other legislation. You got 150 ft rule, rafting restrictions, boater education, and now the SL. What's next?
If you read some of the comments there are people who openly state they are not boaters but yet support a speed limit and they "can't understand why someone needs to go above 45 MPH." This is why the bill passed. Perception and no data.
The bottomline to get the NH legislature's attention is $$$$. Tourism is king in NH with recreational boating being a significant contributor. If you can show fiscal impact, that will turn the tides.
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