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Woodsy · 09-12-2017, 07:52 PM

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No Wake Zones are defined by RSA 270 as "Headway Speed Only"

BUT...

Boats come in many different shapes, sizes and hull designs. Every boat has a slightly different minimum steerage speed and the boat wakes generated are all very different. What combination of throttle/speed works best for you to maintain steerage does not necessarily work for best someone else.

The legislature recognized this and settled on the definition of "Headway Speed" as 6MPH as it is easily measurable. They added the other language at the request of the MP as I stated above so you could exceed 6MPH if necessary.

If you think No Wake means 3 MPH or slower... tell that to the people who have to get out of the way of the Mount when she glides thru the NWZ between Eagle Is & Governors Is. at 5-6MPH. Or the Doris & Sophie.

In the real world its probably not that much of a difference... unless you need 4MPH to maintain steerage ant the guy in front of you in the channel only needs 2MPH..

Woodsy

09-12-2017, 07:52 PM	#102
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	Winni83 No Wake Zones are defined by RSA 270 as "Headway Speed Only" BUT... Boats come in many different shapes, sizes and hull designs. Every boat has a slightly different minimum steerage speed and the boat wakes generated are all very different. What combination of throttle/speed works best for you to maintain steerage does not necessarily work for best someone else. The legislature recognized this and settled on the definition of "Headway Speed" as 6MPH as it is easily measurable. They added the other language at the request of the MP as I stated above so you could exceed 6MPH if necessary. If you think No Wake means 3 MPH or slower... tell that to the people who have to get out of the way of the Mount when she glides thru the NWZ between Eagle Is & Governors Is. at 5-6MPH. Or the Doris & Sophie. In the real world its probably not that much of a difference... unless you need 4MPH to maintain steerage ant the guy in front of you in the channel only needs 2MPH.. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.