Im not positive but heard 3rd weekend in October.

Any more info would be nice im going to be back togther this weekedn as long as firgerglass work goes smooth
-Mike

mike..
you break something?
anyone know pat mcpherson? he's usually on top of this event...
c

Conn. River RunCoun
 

Count me in. Either w/ DONZI 16 O/B or MAGNUM 27. What would the river be like at that time of year? Let me know all of the details. Thanks, Michael....."HIGH LIFE"

Chris yea broke a whole lot of thins. I posted a thread iin the Velocity setion of my rebuild.
-Mike

How does this thing work with the speed limit and noise restrictions?

I dont think there are any. There are some no wake zones, but from my understanding people were running 100+ last year.

There is definitely a speed limit and a noise restriction. Interestingly, a DEP Officer told me that he had never had a boat with a factory exhaust, even straight thru, fail.

I would add that given the boat traffic up and down the river, a bunch of boats doing over 60, much less, 100 would be an accident waiting to happen.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2003/olrdata/e...003-R-0526.htm

WAKE AND SPEED ON THE CONNECTICUT RIVER

Boaters are responsible for damage caused by their wake and must follow posted speed limits. Unless posted otherwise, the Connecticut River speed limit is 45 miles per hour (MPH) weekdays, 30 MPH weekends and holidays from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, and 45 MPH the rest of the year, according to the Department of Environmental Protection’s 2003 Boaters Guide . pdf, which also describes areas where slower speeds are required. Attachment 2 is a copy of DEP’s 2003 Boater’s Guide (see page 54).

Additionally, no one may operate a motorboat at a speed above six MPH within 100 feet of shore, dock or a pier, float, or anchored or moored vessel, unless taking off or landing a water-skier. When within 100 feet of buoys marking a restricted swimming or boat access area, a vessel must be operated at the minimum speed necessary to steer it and make forward progress (see page 38 of the 2003 Boater’s Guide).

Speeding fines vary on the Connecticut River depending on the location. In general, speeding violations are infractions that draw an $ 80 fine (CGS § 15-139 (b)). Speeding in confined or restricted areas, as well as skiing at prohibited times or in restricted areas, among other actions, can also be construed as reckless or negligent operation.

All I can say is my Dad and brother ran in this last year and everyone was hauling a$$. Some guys were even wearing their race helmets because they were "opening them up."

Ignorance of the law is my defence.....
-Mike