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Originally Posted by Bear Lover
What boating reports are you quoting? Can you back this up?
I would be surprised if there are less boats on the lake now than in 1979.
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Bear,
Sorry but 1979 was a type-0. I posted an apology but it never got by the man. Total number of registered boats is down from 01 and flat with 00 according to the 2004 report. I did not say less on the lake just less registered boats overall. Their could be far more on the lake and or far more being used more often, which would seem to contradict statements of fleeing tourists or
boats not being used due to fear.
http://www.uscgboating.org/statistic...dent_stats.htm
USCG Boating Report 2004
REGISTERED BOATS page 24-26
I agree there are more unregistered boats in use today. Kayaks in particular are very popular and this segment has seen strong growth. It is also clear that many lives are lost in these smaller unregistered vessels and all rescue efforts are funded by the boaters paying registration fees. With the increase in these smaller boats and the related accidents perhaps they should start contributing to enforcement efforts. This would help give MP the funds needed to enforce the existing laws more effectively.
Chase1