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Just googled NH Marine Trades Association and learned it is a political action committee, or a PAC, and is located at 65 Gold St in Laconia, and what's also interesting is that 65 Gold St is also the address for Lakeport Landing Marina.
Back in 2008, Lakeport Landing Marina was very big with its opposition to the Lake Winnipesaukee 45-mph speed limit, so having the same address raises a red flag on this no-wake speed issue. In motor boating, the size of the boat makes a difference, and what works good for say a 16' boat with a 40-hp motor, can be a lot different for a 27' or 32' boat with a 900-hp motor; how it putt-putts along slowly cruis'n down a no-wake zone. Just seems like for these big powerful, mega monster, big money BEHEMOTHs ....the putt-putt speed is just too danged slow of a putt-putt .... and the boat captain is always aching to put the pedal to the metal ..... push that throttle(s) way forward ..... power it up ...... and move on up and outta that no-wake zone ...... as long as there's no Marine Patrol nearby ..... big, fast, powerful boats just want to go fast ..... is what it seems?
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You are being silly. There is no way you could keep your bow directly in the current, all boats wander. As soon as your bow came off 180 degrees to the current you would fall off, effectively losing steerage. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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I think it's about time this wording got corrected for the way that MP intends it to be on the lake. There will no longer be any question. No Wake will now mean NO Wake to everybody without any misunderstandings.
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Everyone who is a resident of NH should contact their representative and tell them to vote NO on this foolish bill. Those of us who are not residents cannot vote in NH, although it still would not hurt to call.
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This poster’s scenario is definitely not going to create a wake, nor will he receive a ticket. If I have to choose between the two scenarios, and it seems we all do as there is always that group looking for loopholes rather use common sense and follow the intent of the law, I opt for the revisions to the rule. |
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The NWZ discussion is one more indication that the human species is doomed.
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You don’t know what your talking about or, you’ve never driven a boat at headway speed. Yes they work like that. Try holding the helm in one position and see what happens. You’ll turn slightly in one direction then turn slightly in the other. Against a current that is pushing you backwards (your example) the boat would not be able to recover even if you turned into the current. The only reason you go straight in normal conditions is because you have the velocity to overcome the velocity of the water.
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At no wake speed of 6-mph, the larger hull of a bigger boat makes it more difficult for the captain to maintain the desired direction. Not enough engine torque to control it against wind, waves, and current.
Is just like trying to paddle a stand up paddle board using just your hands, and not the paddle, with the sup gets pushed by wind, waves and current. Moving water can have a lot of resistance working against the hull, and more resistance working against a bigger hull. See ...... you need to get a smaller boat!
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If steerage is lost then why is it all boats don't loop around and end up in the ocean?
The physics at play do not require a vessel to overcome the velocity of the water as the hull is not acting as a dam. |
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So a Hull has 0 drag? Boy, that is one efficient hull.
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This thread is causing me the worst popsicle headache I have ever had...
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As noted above (#90?) the House voted on this already. Too late to call your Rep. A hearing will be scheduled in the Senate and they will vote later.
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Doesn't steerage mean going where you want to go? If so, how can you maintain steerage if your speed is not enough to overcome the effect of current or wind and you are moving backwards? Sure, one can keep control of the boat and keep the bow pointing in the correct direction, but is this the same as steerage? Maybe I'm missing the point of the post...
Regardless, for Lake Winnipesaukee, I like the proposed revised definition of NWZ as it is clear in its intent. At least it is to me... Last edited by Garcia; 02-18-2019 at 02:59 PM. |
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Merriam Webster says: Definition of steerageway : a rate of motion sufficient to make a ship or boat respond to movements of the rudder Does not mention what direction the motion needs to be. I totally agree on intent and I think most boaters will understand. I also believe it will make no difference to damaging wakes, but will make congestion worse in tight channels when a few boaters inevitably fail to understand the intent and take the law at face value. |
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We've seen it posted here before. A too slow boat impedes the passage and control of a larger boat. LB lays on the horn and then sets her anchor on the slowpoke's stern pole. Slow poke, illegally impeding the safe passage of the larger boat, adds throttle. Problem solved. Stern pole saved. A great example of two captains cooperating for safe boating. Why don't these pokes get it?
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I never meant to imply how speed needs to be measured, I just think there needs to be an actual measurable and articulable limit expressed in speed over ground, not an arbitrary one expressed as the ability to steer. I don't really care what the limit is, but there needs to be one, otherwise you end up with confusion and tickets based on someone's opinion of how slowly someone else should go and still be able to steer. I cannot imagine why we'd ever want to define a law this way when there is a superior alternative (miles per hour) that's been in use for decades in the state.
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Dave R.... I agree. The current law sets that number as 6MPH.
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Question:
The speed of a boat in still water is 30 mph. It takes the same time for the boat to travel 5 miles upstream as it does to travel 10 miles downstream. What is the speed of the current. Don't google this to get the answer, all you captains should be able to answer it by your vast experience.
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Shall I post the simple one-equation/one-unknown algebra solution, or should I wait and not ruin the puzzle for others?
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The correct answer to the question asked is the current is 5-mph, except in the real world of boating in the Weirs channel, you need to consider the different drag coefficient for each boat.
A 16' fishing boat with a 40-hp outboard can weigh 800-lbs, while a 27' cruiser with twin 450-hp inboards can weigh maybe 10,000-lbs. The length, weight, and surface friction work together to determine the drag coefficient, and how each boat is effected by the 5-mph current, plus the hull is effected by the wind, too.
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We have a de-facto speed limit of 6MPH now... We have that because conditions are variable, and every boat has a different steerage speed.
I would propose that we remove the NWZ definition and just replace it with a 5MPH zone. Easily definable, and easy to enforce! Woodsy
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As to GPS in a boat, perhaps I’m the exception to the rule. I’ve driven a wide range of boats during my five decades on the lake and only the most recent has had GPS - in fact, most have not had a speedometer. In my current boat I rarely turn on the GPS; I’ve never felt the need to use it to monitor my speed in a NWZ or anywhere else. I feel confident I can get through a NWZ safely and efficiently - and my guess is so can anyone else on this forum. That said, it is interesting in these winter months to talk about boating - ice out is not far away! |
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I've got the answer to the problem in the Weirs Channel. Block off boat access to the channel. Winnipesaukee boats stay in Winnipesaukee proper, and Paugus Bay boats stay in Paugus Bay. Problem solved.
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It's a discussion, not an argument. Shutting down a discussion means there will be no exchange of ideas, or a little humor occasionally.
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![]() FWIW, I've had GPS on my boats since 2005 and use it extensively. My latest boat has two GPS plotters (a 10 year old one that still works great, and a brand new one that displays Active Captain). I plan to augment them with a tablet running Navionics as well. I explore/cruise (off Winni) quite a bit and like to have as much information as possible to avoid touching bottom. One of the props or shafts on my latest boat costs more than the tablet, the newer GPS, and the Navionics app combined, so it's money well-spent if it keeps the props and shafts straight. I think Active Captain is a must for anyone that likes to do multi-day cruises too, it's super handy. |
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"No wake" speeds are about twice what they are on Winnipessaukee and there is no safe passage law. If you go through a no wake zone in Florida at the same speed you would go through the Weirs Channel you could get rear ended. I think that different interpretation partially explains why so many boats with out of state registrations go through the Weirs Channel throwing a significant wake and have no idea that they are doing anything wrong. It means different things to different people in other states. Even without a safe passage law it always surprises me in Florida when another boat overtakes and passes mine at 30 to 40 MPH and is almost close enough that you could shake the Captain's hand. I think so many people are just unaware of the wake behind them and how much it affects other boats they pass. We have it pretty good on Winnipesaukee and most boat operators are courteous and respectful. The state could have stopped making new boating laws and new No Wake zones on Winnipesaukee about 15 years ago and we might all be better off. |
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While MP wastes their resources busting people for making white foam and ripples smaller than a duck makes, they will not be bothering me while I cruise (safely) in the Broads at 65-70. Lemonade out of lemons!
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Just like the Speed Limit proponents said when that debate was raging...
You need an actual NUMBER to allow for enforcement, as "reasonable & prudent" was too vague. The same goes here... you need a number. Different boats have different steerage speeds. How do you differentiate? How can you tell if they are going over their "maintain steerage" speed? At what height does a wake become a violation? How do you write a ticket for that? Woodsy
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However... all it takes is 1 loser to go thru the Weirs Channel at 2MPH on a busy summer Saturday to cause a boat traffic jam 1/2-3/4 of a mile long. Resulting in 40+ boats having to shift in and out of gear to try and maintain steerage in a 2-3 knot current. So again the effect on others? Woodsy
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Winni has a speed limit, 150 foot rule, and No wake zones. Florida is far more restrictive than NH. If people just uses common sense we would have less rules and laws because 90% of us would follow common sense. Last edited by Not to Worry; 02-23-2019 at 09:16 AM. |
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People People People, can we let this rest...... I think we are beating this topic to death... We all have our opinions right wrong or indifferent.... Voice you opinion to your state official, in the end they will do what they feel is right and we will live with it....
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Sorry to revive a seemingly dead thread, but just wanted to say thanks to the Assistants to the Regional Marine Patrol officers drinking at Channel Cottages on Saturday afternoon.
They kindly let me and others know that my boat was making a small wake in the current whilst navigating from Paugus Bay back towards the Weirs. I very politely went to idle and referred them to re-read the updates to RSA 270-1:1 Vi, but decided not to dock up and show them on my phone, since their intentions did not seem to understand or enforce the rules. Those guys are the real heroes we need on the lake! ![]()
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