From the Concord Monitor, 9/8/2009

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Kracken

"...I always thought if a sailboat is being propelled by a motor, it is no longer considered a sailboat, and must obey the powerboat rules...VtSteve has the right to shake his head..."

You are correct.

I always put one error in my posts to get it bumped to the top!

BTW: The newest PFD in the family has the the manufacturer's message printed on it that would be of interest to the boating public: it relates to its ineffectiveness in high speed tests.

Originally Posted by VitaBene

"...We went out yesterday afternoon/evening for a slow ride around Lee's Mills...Extremely quiet...Enjoy the peace and quiet..."

I'd be in favor of unlimited speeds after Columbus Day—and before Memorial Day—but fishermen (especially salmon fishermen) most likely would not.

Originally Posted by onlywinni

"...The MPs still have a chance to catch me traumatizing...the Winni Community in my Performance Boat..."

'Haven't seen an MP in a couple of weeks. Have at it!

(But don't become a headline).

Originally Posted by NoRegrets

"...There is an emerging theme being spoken to in many postings...It is the alcohol that is the problem!!!! Let's suggest a 2 year trial law reinstating prohibition..."

Prohibition—just for the skipper?

It wasn't working so well for that "lost skipper" who crashed here a few days ago: apparently, everybody aboard was trying to decide who the designated-driver was going to be!

BTW: Your views on "cheating in the polls" could change if you had thoroughly reviewed previous years' posts here at the Speed Limit forum.

Originally Posted by NoRegrets

"...Then the next problem we will need to address is the allowable size of a boat on Winnipesaukee..."

Actually, I agree with you: the boat we both would want banned is a 54-MPH sailboat!

Originally Posted by DoTheMath

"...I am curious how the speed limit will "cure" the issue of boating while under the influence of alcohol...!?"

The beer cans that in previous seasons appeared at my shoreline didn't appear this year. Zero correlation?

Originally Posted by DoTheMath

"...Speed - once again - is not the enemy people, an increasing lack of common sense and good judgement however... seems to be..."

With the presence of alcohol, common sense and good judgment aren't always "up to speed".