New rules for washing your boat at a Marina.

[Maritime Matt]

Check this out!!!! More crazy rules and expense for the boater/fisherman.
As of June 1st, all Marinas must have in place a washwater recycling system for the washing and cleaning of boats. If your boat is in a slip, it is ok to wash it when finished. However, if you haul your boat out on your trailer, there must be a designated area to wash or rinse your boat/motor down. This mainly will effect the people who pay for a season pass to keep there boat at the marina on the trailer instead of towing it home.
As you know, this expense may be passed on to the boater.
Imagine a Saturday and Sunday late afternoon with numerous people returning back to the ramp and waiting in long lines on a 90 degree day?
The MTANJ is in the process of getting another extension again for the marina owners as the cost of a system can reach into the many thousands of dollars.
What's your thoughts? I know mine.
 

[ped579]

I think our thoughts are all the same.  Enough is enough.  We did it before and we will do it again at the ballot box.  Those that are with us get a vote those that show a hint of wavering are finished.  2010 is not far off but the havoc that is being caused is devastating to all who love the marine way of life.

[Uncle Luna]

Not good

[IrishAyes]

Another case of the clueless running the show. 

[Kenny]

 

[Pfishingruven]

What's next...a designated area to wash your car in your own driveway !

When is enough, ENOUGH !

 

[Fishin Dude]

So you will need a special area to wash your boat, but, under the public access rules, John Q Public has free roam of the whole Marina 24 / 7     <'((((><