Name:	PJC -	Reply
Subject:	Can someone please explain the "three lake laws"
Date:	7/12/2014 7:49:11 PM

I was under the impression that boats only 30' and smaller were allowed on the lake, yet I constantly see boats much larger than 30 feet. There are many older boats that are much larger than 30' and I have even seen some 330 sundancers for sale at marinas on the lake. What are the partiulars about these restrictions? 

Thanks in advance,

Peter

Name:	Oak A Choy -	Reply
Subject:	Can someone please explain the "three lake laws"
Date:	7/12/2014 10:18:56 PM

Based on what I've seen here, the only way your going to get the right answer is to do a search for "Capt M Brooks" and see what he's posted. 

Name:	MrHodja -	Reply
Subject:	Can someone please explain the "three lake laws"
Date:	7/12/2014 11:23:11 PM

I think Oak A Choy has the right answer but as I understand what has been written on the forum in times past, it is a combination of boat length and maximum speed.  As well as I remember it is something like 27 feet and capable of 60 mph.  Indeed there are a lot of boats on the lake over 27 feet, but they probably won't hit 45 or 50, much less 60.

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Can someone please explain the "three lake laws"
Date:	7/13/2014 1:03:14 AM

Here is the law. Max length 30 ft 6in. Swim platform not included in measurement. The ones you see on the lake were grandfathered which explains why you see older large boats. 

Capt Brooks posted this:

220-6-.55 (f) titled Method of Measurement of Length under Regulation 220-6-.55 titled Lake Permit Regulation: For the purposes of the administration and enforcement of Act 2006-398, Acts of Alabama, and 33-6A-3.1, Code of Alabama 1975, the length of vessels shall be determined by measuring the straight line distance between the bow to the lowest part of the transom, excluding bowsprits, outboard motor brackets, rudders or other attachments, and excluding any swim platforms whether molded into the hull construction or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the length of the vessel as shown on the current vessel registration shall be prima facie evidence of the length of the vessel for the purposes of the administration and enforcement of Act 2006-398, Acts of Alabama and 33-6A-3.1, Code of Alabama 1975.

Actual Law

Name:	Lifer -	Reply
Subject:	Can someone please explain the "three lake laws"
Date:	7/13/2014 7:14:26 AM

Many can quote the specifics nobody can explain it.

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	Can someone please explain the "three lake laws"
Date:	7/13/2014 8:57:26 AM

I believe the law says:

1.  All vessels over 30' 6" are prohibited, unless the owner can prove the boat was physically on the lake prior to the effective date of the law.  All grandfathered vessels are supposed to obtain a permit and decal from DSCR.

2.  All vessels over 26' 11", and capable of speeds over 60 mph, are prohibited.

NOTE:  Since boat manufacturers are known to use optimistic numerical designations, measure according to the regulation pasted above.