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Originally Posted by Dave R
IMO, there's really no need for a detector.
Given that lidar and radar have limited range that becomes more limited by motion (like a rocking boat), AND that there's wiggle room of +10 MPH like on the road, here's why I think this way:
Based solely on geography, there are places where it's safe to go fast and there's places where it's not. I think this is a reasonable assumption and this concept immediately eliminates many areas that are simply too limited in space for safe high speed operation. If you opt to operate above 55 MPH in tight areas, you deserve a ticket (speed limit or not) IMO.
Where it is safe to go fast, there's no place to hide and catch speeders. If an operator is going over the speed limit in an area that is safe, they only need to avoid coming within 500 to 1000 feet of any stationary boat to avoid having thier speed checked. If you are speeding and you can't avoid a stationary boat by 500 to 1000 feet, you should either slow down, or plan to get a ticket.
Exceeding 40 MPH at night is pretty dumb and if you do that, you deserve a ticket (speed limit or not) IMO.
My point is that a safe and thoughtful boat operator does not have to worry about the speed limit at all. You can't get caught if you just use your head.
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WOW, WOW, WOW and WOW!! Thank you Dave R….It is so refreshing to read something that has a lot of logic to it. If everyone thought the way you do then there wouldn’t be any speed limit and we could all enjoy Lake Winnipesaukee for all it has to offer. You told it the way it is and I appreciate it very much! You made my day!!
I hope that you belong to the SBONH because this is what we should all be hearing from them.
IMHO this thread was started to show how boaters can get away with violating the speed limit and also to cause hate and discontent among the opposing groups. Some people thrive on pushing peoples buttons and the OP of this thread does exactly that.