Future of Recreational Boating?

[Fordiesel69]

Re: Future of Recreational Boating?

Why is towing with the plug out better? I am confused.

 

[H20Rat]

Re: Future of Recreational Boating?

Why is towing with the plug out better? I am confused.

see my post above... bilge water transports all kinds of things you don't want transported between lakes. (eurasian water milfoil comes to mind as obvious #1) So at least having the plug out reduces the chances of having it. Yes you might have drained it when you loaded, but there is always a little bit left. Leaving it open while transport is going to get more out than if you drained for a little bit and then put it back in.

 

[werthert]

Re: Future of Recreational Boating?

That's crazy... but you should see what the marina charges me for a yearly slip.

Still, I pay it. No way I'm towing a boat with a 10' beam. For me, I knew it would be expensive and didn't spend it all on the boat so I could have leftover cash for maintenance and the slip.

You on the other hand, are just getting hosed.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Future of Recreational Boating?

I am glad I live where I do, I pay for the tag on the boat for the year and thats it. That just crazy what you are having to go through, and every time too, Nuts!!

 

[ultrarunner]

Re: Future of Recreational Boating?

That is why I refuse to go to Tahoe. I prefer Topaz Lake. A lot smaller, but no hassles. I also took a drive over to Boca Reservoir and we liked it so looks like we will drag the boat up there next season and it is FREE! (not too far from Tahoe either)

Thanks for the tip... I will definitely look into it.

 

[marine4003]

Re: Future of Recreational Boating?

Sorry for not being clear about location...

Lake Tahoe CA... although the Nevada side of the Lake is similar...

Restrictions apply to the entire watershed area which includes lots of area lakes... like Fallen Leaf, Echo Lake... etc.

There really has been a concerted effort to control access to the Lake and the Regional Planning Agency has been brutal at times...

Spent a lot of time on the Lake until the 2-stroke ban went into affect in 1999... this was the first time in 10 years I've been out on the Lake... the trusty old Fiberflite 2-stroke has been in storage since 1999...

Sorry about the rant... I know things change... I just wasn't expecting it to change so much in the last few years when I had more than 40 years with no change...

I know it's just not Tahoe... things have changed a lot at the Bay Area Lakes too! The Mussel Inspection Fee at Tahoe does seem to run 4 x what other areas in the State Charge... and I was lucky because my boat is small...

http://www.trpa.org/default.aspx?tabid=351

Didnt you get the memo ??? Cali is broke..and everyone who has a smile on there face , enjoying them selfs , will PAY DEARLY!!!! Come over to The Carolinas...plus you can understand what the Governor is saying..