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06-05-2007, 06:54 AM | #1 |
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Are the Test Zones Marked ?
When we were on the Lake for an extended Memorial Day week-end there was no markers or indicators for the two new Speed Limit Zones.
I realize that it wasn't in effect until June 1 -- but being May 30th, I thought we'd see some buoy's or indicators to help map out exactly where the Start/Finish lines might be (Especially Zone 2). As we are now back in MA -- was curious if there is any buoy's out & if there is any notifications (Marina's, Town Dock's, etc) that has been done publicly ................... If it weren't for this Forum, I know I would be oblivious to the change -- How are they (MP) getting the word out?????
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06-05-2007, 07:16 AM | #2 |
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I went through the Bear Island zone Saturday and didn't see any special speed limit markers.
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06-05-2007, 07:29 AM | #3 |
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There where no markers in the Rattlesnake zone on Saturday.
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06-07-2007, 09:19 AM | #5 |
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Be interesting to see if folks will actaully speed up to maintain 45 through these zones... Thinking that would be substantially faster than the average, especially by Bear Island.
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This should improve sales of new boats or at least engine replacements to attain 50 - 55.
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06-13-2007, 10:50 AM | #7 |
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Speed by Bear Island were the typical 25 to 30 MPH when I went through on Sunday afternoon. I saw no one going even remotely close to 45 MPH.
I went through, southbound, at 29 MPH on the GPS and someone creeped by me in a 20, or so, foot bowrider at maybe 33 MPH on the port side after I passed FL3. Shortly afterwards, they came nearly to a stop when they realized the were headed right into the shoals by FL70. I had given them plenty of room (I purposely altered my course so that I did not crowd them into the shoals when I knew they were going to pass on my port side), they just looked confused. They passed me again headed directly toward the witches and I thought" "Oh no!" but they turned at last and missed the rocks by a comfortable margin. Were the roles reversed, I'd follow another boat, rather than pass it, in an area I was unfamiliar with... |
06-14-2007, 06:38 AM | #8 |
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Dave R -- Funny that you use that "rule of thumb" (i.e. follow another boat) !!
On the contrary, I try and teach evryone that I come in contact with to "Think for themselves" and when in doubt, slow down and check the map (again). I have personally witnessed hundreds of times boaters eithor in front of me or behind choose the wrong side of a marker. The most prevelent spot (but not the only) is the "stick field" between Eagle Isl & FL#44. Some are Rentals but all too often they're not. I've even seen a couple of GFBL choose incorrectly in that area. Point bieng -- Don't Follow -- I tell everyone --the person in front may (or may not) have what I term "Local knowledge" (a very detailed understanding of the hazard they are maneuvering). You -- in the trailing boat -- will never be able to precisely follow as their wake drifts in one direction or the other. There are many folks who understand exactly what and where a particular hazard may be --i.e. Local Knowledge and would seem to defy the correct side of a marker. For example, we boat regularly on the Eastern side of FL#1 (that's where our cottage is located- I'm comfortable in those waters). Others simply have God on their side !! Point ------>> Don't Follow, unless you know who your following
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Also, I don't know how many times I've waved boats off of a collision with the rocks at the entrance of Center Harbor. |
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06-14-2007, 02:33 PM | #10 |
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Good points ITD and Phantom.
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