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HUH · 08-25-2008, 08:35 AM

I have been vehemently opposed to a blanket speed limit on the lake. However I am now hoping it will have some side effects that really are necessary.
Anyone plying the waters of Winni on any given Saturday or Sunday between Memorial day and Labor day can plainly see a lake in trouble..
" TOO MANY BOATS " !
Squam got it right by limiting the number of public ramps and marinas..
The joys of Winni are gone for me on the weekends, constantly dealing with captain bonehead, speeders, and all the blow-ins that feel the rules dont apply to them as they worked there crappy jobs all week and are getting out on the water as fast as they can regardless of anyone who might be in the way.
Next I would like to see some restrictions on the marinas.. How about a number like 200-300 boats.. Theres one near me that seems to grow every year! More rack storage etc.. 400+ wet slips and an ever growing mooring field. The owner of whom was one of the first proponents of a speed limit. Whos ruining the lake ???

08-25-2008, 08:35 AM	#23
HUH Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 230 Thanks: 21 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Generaly Opposed I have been vehemently opposed to a blanket speed limit on the lake. However I am now hoping it will have some side effects that really are necessary. Anyone plying the waters of Winni on any given Saturday or Sunday between Memorial day and Labor day can plainly see a lake in trouble.. " TOO MANY BOATS " ! Squam got it right by limiting the number of public ramps and marinas.. The joys of Winni are gone for me on the weekends, constantly dealing with captain bonehead, speeders, and all the blow-ins that feel the rules dont apply to them as they worked there crappy jobs all week and are getting out on the water as fast as they can regardless of anyone who might be in the way. Next I would like to see some restrictions on the marinas.. How about a number like 200-300 boats.. Theres one near me that seems to grow every year! More rack storage etc.. 400+ wet slips and an ever growing mooring field. The owner of whom was one of the first proponents of a speed limit. Whos ruining the lake ???