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Originally Posted by sunset on the dock
Many would take issue with that given the Littlefield accident, the fatal accident occurring off Diamond island, or online bragging by an anti speed limit advocate regarding alcohol consumption. These are not hallmarks of responsible behavior.
People do not want another open invitation to have ocean going speed boats return to the Broads racing back and forth. The whole tenor of the lake has changed with implementation of the common sense 45/30 MPH speed limit. People want to enjoy all parts of the lake. They do not wish to recreate on an aquatic racetrack anymore than you would want to have a picnic on the median strip of I-93. Again, points 1-4 above show that the public agrees.
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The accidents you cite had nothing to do with speed. The "feel good" speed law would not have prevented either accident.
"People do not want another open invitation to have ocean going speed boats return to the Broads racing back and forth."
That was never the case. I have been on the lake some part, or all, of every summer since 1970. Were there a few speed boats passing by now and again? Sure. Were there a significant number of speed related accidents? NO Two speed related incidents in 9 years is actually proof that speed is not, and has never been, a problem.
It is a feel good law for people who would like to see Winnipesaukee become Squam lake.
Almost every jet ski on the lake can exceed 45 MPH. Many can go over 60. Should we throw them off the lake too?
People should be a lot more concerned about the shoreline damage and noise cause by the wake boats. They are a bigger, growing, problem than a few speed boats ever were.