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03-24-2008, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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Speed Limit for boats?
Trying to find out if there's a speed limit on the Lake or in certain parts of the Lake this year. Have searched but haven't been able to found an answer.
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03-24-2008, 01:42 PM | #2 |
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You seem too nice to be a troll... Do a search, there are a couple of low-volume threads that make mention of speed limits once or twice
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03-24-2008, 02:10 PM | #3 |
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I heard there was a permanent, high speed zone around Bear Island. Drink beer, play loud music and make a lot of wake.
On a more serious note, there is no speed limit at this time. This may or may not change pending current legislation. Current bills if passed would take effect January 2009. |
03-24-2008, 02:34 PM | #4 | |
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Dave M, No offense but this post is hilarious. It's sort of like walking into a bar after a brawl and asking did I miss anything exciting? Essentially the Speed Limit is the hottest of hot buttons on the forum and it has been discussed to death. If you search even a tiny bit you'll find the info you are looking for. |
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03-25-2008, 05:53 AM | #5 |
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I just wanted to ask a simple question expecting a simple answer, like codeman671 replied. My brother-in-law asked me knowing I look at the forum. He thought something had passed, thought I'd find out. I just couldn't find it through all that has been written. Noting more than that. Sorry if everybody thought I was spinning up, I know its a hot topic.
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04-14-2008, 11:43 AM | #6 | |
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The speed limit bill did pass the house and was sent to the senate but no vote yet from them and then the governor would have to sign it into law. |
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Alleged accurate sources say otherwise.
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Duncan Press Corrections Page lists both the Rattlesnake Island area and the Bear Island stretch as current speed limit zones. No mention about the temporary nature of those test zones. Maybe Duncan Press knows something we don't but I doubt it. On their Safety Tips page they still claim that there are Quote:
There are other inaccurate or peculiar claims on the Duncan Press web site that I'll get in to in another thread. For instance, no coordinates on added markers in Sally's Gut, Why? Quote:
My point, don't blame Dave M for asking the question when some sources claim that there are still speed limits in effect on the Lake.
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03-25-2008, 07:49 AM | #8 | |
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Still looking for public docks in Sanders Bay shown on the Duncan Map
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Somewhere on the lake I thought I saw 6 m.p.h. speed limit signs. Anyone remember where those signs are?
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03-25-2008, 06:57 AM | #9 |
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The answer is YES YES YES
Actually the answer is YES.There are limits that have been in effect for many many years.Multiple no-wake zones and the only other one that is needed:headway speed when within 150 ft of other craft and land and bridges.So the answer is YES,there has been speed limits on Winni for a loooong time already!
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03-25-2008, 05:21 PM | #10 |
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NO there is not
Dave, there is currently no speed limit on the lake. There are areas where you must slow down to no wake speed, and when approaching another boat within less than 150 ft., that should be no wake speed as well. Speeds should be judged by what is resonable and prudent according to the conditions, by the boats driver/captain. The faster you go should be a factor in the decisions you make.
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The Senate Transportation commitee has set the public hearing date. It will be Monday, April 21st 9-12am.
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