Ban Long Boats on Candlewood? [Poll]
The DEEP wants to know what people think. Should the state ban boats 26 feet or longer? Take the poll.
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The state DEEP is seeking comment on the idea of limiting the size of boats on Candlewood Lake. See related story.
It might make enforcement work harder. Here is a chance for you to sound off. Take the poll and, if yes or no don't seem appropriate, add your own comments.
Jean Hartnett
6:45 am on Friday, January 13, 2012
No, it is not the size of the boats that is the problem. It is the NUMBER of boats that is the problem. Limit the number of boats....
g
7:29 am on Friday, January 13, 2012
Why not ban all power boats from Candlewood? This would solve most speeding problems, except on very windy days. It would also be a green solution!
aimee
9:51 am on Friday, January 13, 2012
Ditto Jean!! For the 1 millionth time, charge out of staters!! That will limit the amount of boats on the lake which is the problem, not the size of the craft!
Dennis Stone
10:26 am on Friday, January 13, 2012
Length does not mean speed. There are pontoon boats that are about 26' long and they don't go fast.
law
5:07 pm on Friday, January 13, 2012
You can't charge out of staters unless you charge in state boats too. The lake was built with federal money so it is open to all.
Charles Connors
3:59 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
It's not the length of the boat, it's how you use it. I've seen much smaller boats than 26' (which represent the vast majority of watercraft on the lake) driving at excessive speeds, kicking up dangerous wakes, and generating louder engine noise levels than larger boats. The difference btwn a 25' and 27' is going to change that...really!?!.