Comments on: 3 Types Of Boats Now Banned On Lake Martin http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/ Lake Martin real estate, homes for sale, market reports Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:09:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chronic Johnny http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-33295 Chronic Johnny Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:56:40 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-33295 i say we should let the people do what they want boating is ment for all people, midgets should be allowed to go out and wakeboard to i mean come on you guys for real midgets can do stuff to. i say we should let the people do what they want boating is ment for all people, midgets should be allowed to go out and wakeboard to i mean come on you guys for real midgets can do stuff to.

]]> By: John Coley http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-23062 John Coley Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:55:35 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-23062 thanks for your comment, Tommy. Please visit again. thanks for your comment, Tommy. Please visit again.

]]> By: Tommy http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-23013 Tommy Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:35:51 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-23013 The first time I visited Lake Martin was probably in the mid to late 60s. It was the most beautiful lake in Alabama at that time. My wife and kids were up there last weekend and it was just as beautiful. I personally don't have a problem with anyone bringing any boat to the lake. What I have a problem with is the fact that there are no more places to pull up to the bank and get out and play in the water. Everytime we stopped at a desirable place to beach the boat there were signs up prohibtiting such an act. I have to agree with an earlier post that storms do considerably more damage to shores than boats. I think what has happened with the big fast boats is that when the average person has a big boat he is not concerned with other small boats. Therefore the safety of others is compromised. I have known some of the marine police officers for years and I really don't think they have anything but safety in mind. I don't believe they are trying to infringe on anybody's fun times. If you think big wakes are a problem at Lake Martin, go to Eufaula. Some of the most disrespectful people on earth drive their boats there. The first time I visited Lake Martin was probably in the mid to late 60s. It was the most beautiful lake in Alabama at that time. My wife and kids were up there last weekend and it was just as beautiful. I personally don’t have a problem with anyone bringing any boat to the lake. What I have a problem with is the fact that there are no more places to pull up to the bank and get out and play in the water. Everytime we stopped at a desirable place to beach the boat there were signs up prohibtiting such an act. I have to agree with an earlier post that storms do considerably more damage to shores than boats. I think what has happened with the big fast boats is that when the average person has a big boat he is not concerned with other small boats. Therefore the safety of others is compromised. I have known some of the marine police officers for years and I really don’t think they have anything but safety in mind. I don’t believe they are trying to infringe on anybody’s fun times. If you think big wakes are a problem at Lake Martin, go to Eufaula. Some of the most disrespectful people on earth drive their boats there.

]]> By: Billy Spruiell http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-20796 Billy Spruiell Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:56:22 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-20796 Regarding the houseboats, this is an unfair and arbitrary law thats a waste of time for all involved ..How did only 3 lakes get singled out...Lake Martin has a total of under 10 houseboats sharing 750 miles of shoreline and are all berthed in 2 marinas that own pump-out stations (by law)...When has anyone seen one,much less two on the lake at the same time..5-10 knots of peaceful boating is really a threat.. Regarding the houseboats, this is an unfair and arbitrary law thats a waste of time for all involved ..How did only 3 lakes get singled out…Lake Martin has a total of under 10 houseboats sharing 750 miles of shoreline and are all berthed in 2 marinas that own pump-out stations (by law)…When has anyone seen one,much less two on the lake at the same time..5-10 knots of peaceful boating is really a threat..

]]> By: baisez http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-15604 baisez Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:23:08 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-15604 Advantageously, the article is in reality the freshest on this precious topic. I agree with your conclusions and will thirstily look forward to your approaching updates. Saying thanks will not just be sufficient, for the tremendous lucidity in your writing. I will instantly grab your rss feed to stay privy of any updates. Genuine work and much success in your business efforts! Advantageously, the article is in reality the freshest on this precious topic. I agree with your conclusions and will thirstily look forward to your approaching updates. Saying thanks will not just be sufficient, for the tremendous lucidity in your writing. I will instantly grab your rss feed to stay privy of any updates. Genuine work and much success in your business efforts!

]]> By: John Coley http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-14333 John Coley Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:29:03 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-14333 thanks for commenting, Greg. Please drop back by anytime. thanks for commenting, Greg. Please drop back by anytime.

]]> By: GREG BERRY http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-14205 GREG BERRY Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:48:50 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-14205 MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY OBSERVED A STORM BLOWING THROUGH AND NOTED THAT THE STORM DID MORE DAMAGE TO OUR SHORELINE IN AN HOUR THAN WAKES DO IN A YEAR. ALSO, MOST "BIG BOATS" RARELY EXCEED 8-10 KNOTS AND DO NOT LEAVE THE WAKE SMALLER BOATS THAT RUN MUCH FASTER DO....AND THIS INCLUDES PONTOON BOATS. LOUD WE DO NOT APPRECIATE EITHER; BUT, THE SIZE SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE NEW BAN. MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY OBSERVED A STORM BLOWING THROUGH AND NOTED THAT THE STORM DID MORE DAMAGE TO OUR SHORELINE IN AN HOUR THAN WAKES DO IN A YEAR.

ALSO, MOST “BIG BOATS” RARELY EXCEED 8-10 KNOTS AND DO NOT LEAVE THE WAKE SMALLER BOATS THAT RUN MUCH FASTER DO….AND THIS INCLUDES PONTOON BOATS.

LOUD WE DO NOT APPRECIATE EITHER; BUT, THE SIZE SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE NEW BAN.

]]> By: John Coley http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-13640 John Coley Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:49 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-13640 @Sharon - thanks for adding to the discussion... @Sharon – thanks for adding to the discussion…

]]> By: Sharon http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-13609 Sharon Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:02:41 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-13609 I have been going to Lake Martin for years and I miss the speeds boats and all the fun! I think if you want a quiet and serene retreat than you need to go to a smaller lake or go to Smith Lake. Lake Matin is one of the only lakes in Alabama that can accommodate the speed boats and it has been sad to see all the changes! I also agree that the wakeboarding boats create a far bigger wake but do you want to take away everyone's fun? I have been going to Lake Martin for years and I miss the speeds boats and all the fun! I think if you want a quiet and serene retreat than you need to go to a smaller lake or go to Smith Lake. Lake Matin is one of the only lakes in Alabama that can accommodate the speed boats and it has been sad to see all the changes! I also agree that the wakeboarding boats create a far bigger wake but do you want to take away everyone’s fun?

]]> By: John Coley http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/09/29/3-types-of-boats-now-banned-on-lake-martin/comment-page-1/#comment-13578 John Coley Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:26:21 +0000 http://lakemartinvoice.com/?p=1417#comment-13578 @ Adams, I agree, smaller boats can kick out a big wake too. This issue, like most with boating, can be solved by common sense but I guess to some degree we must regulate by law. I know that when we wake surf we avoid small sloughs with people, boats, and seawalls. I was surprised when the Capt. quoted such a low number of boats that might be affected. Sounds like maybe 30 or 40 boats on the entire lake. I would be interested to know if the Marine Police could give stats as to how many such boats are registered in Alabama. @ Adams, I agree, smaller boats can kick out a big wake too. This issue, like most with boating, can be solved by common sense but I guess to some degree we must regulate by law. I know that when we wake surf we avoid small sloughs with people, boats, and seawalls.

I was surprised when the Capt. quoted such a low number of boats that might be affected. Sounds like maybe 30 or 40 boats on the entire lake. I would be interested to know if the Marine Police could give stats as to how many such boats are registered in Alabama.

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