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This project is the result of the efforts, contributions and talents of many individuals, companies and agencies. It is not possible to list all those that contributed, but special thanks is given in these paragraphs to those who were especially important to the success of this project. Special thanks goes to the US Coast Guard for their interest in supporting boating safety activities and their support in the area of speed measuring devices research. Thanks to all of the boat manufacturers and manufacturers of after-market speed measuring devices who provided invaluable information and comments through the survey and generously donated the speed measuring device kits needed for testing. Thanks to Mercury Marine for the use of their test facility and the support of their staff, Sea Ray, Four Winns and OMC who offered the use of their boats for testing. Thanks to Lockert Incorporated for their complete cooperation and expedited service in supplying their speed timing system for the on-water testing portion of this research. We wish to acknowledge the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) for their council, support and coordination of the on-water testing. To the countless individuals, companies and others not mentioned above who contributed, please know tha