Tim wrote:
Confessedly I'm a trailer boater and keep my boats in the dry when not in
use, and even though I'm not one for more personal gov't regulation, I
can see going after invasive species from people who won't keep their
boat clean. Especially after looking at the prop of this boat.

Besides, a clean hull and drive make the boats performance a lot more efficient.

If the proposal was enacted in Illinois, I'd probably vote for it.

http://www.saratogian.com/general-ne...vasive-species

We have inspections at some lakes. Next visit free if you have not used
the boat elsewhere. They band the boat to the trailer. Not a problem.
But a lot of the fees are just revenue enhancers. We have a $15 star
The fee on the registration for invasive species. What does it actually
buy? Clear lake has a $20 a year fee. You fill out paper work, and they
give you a sticker. No one actually checks the boat. We have quagga
mussels in several waters in the west. Originally introduced by fly
fisherman and waders from New Zealand. There are no fees on fisherman, no
fees on inflatables. Seems little more than an extra boating tax as it is
run now.