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	Name:	Summer Lover -
	Subject:	New Idle Speed Proposed Law
	Date:	4/22/2008 7:45:48 AM

At least this proposal is trying to limit the actions of operators rather than a boat, and thus makes far more sense. Those of us who respect our neighbors are doing that now, with the exception of pier launch/landings while skiing. I do understand the impetus of this, and it does make sense from a SAFETY standpoint, and no – it will do nothing about the wake issue. I think that most of us who swim have had boats cut too close to us while we were in the water, and dealt with people using the passage just North of Acapulco Rock at speeds above or far above what they should be. As far as distances, yes, it would be a nightmare to enforce, even if given a plus/minus 20’ variance, but measuring distances is a lead pipe cinch – use a laser. Of course you could analyze the patterns of boat traffic to determine the relative scope of the impact…. Magic 8 Ball says PWC will be the most ticketed.