On Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:29:06 -0400, Bill H wrote:

Main reason for this post is to see if this picture can be viewed by
people who are not registered on the target web site. I think it will
work, but won't know for sure unless I try.

http://www.eastcoastboaters.com/gall...08_9_29_45.jpg

This is my son's boat on the weed choked St Johns River (at Blue
Springs) in Central Florida. Actually, the weeds aren't that bad this
year, but there is a lot of idle/no wake zones because of the manatees.
I guess that's OK though because all the alligators & manatees make
for a bumpy ride if you get going very fast.

Works great. You've mastered it. Now show us some more!
--
John *H*

manatees, what s it with them? I read on various forums everyone complaints
about manatees

On Sun, 8 Jun 08, "Lost In Space/Woodchuck" wrote:
manatees, what s it with them? I read on various forums everyone complaints
about manatees

Not "everyone".
Just people in a hurry.

On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:44:36 -0400, "Lost In Space/Woodchuck"
wrote:

manatees, what s it with them? I read on various forums everyone complaints
about manatees

Speeds over five or so are forbidden along large stretches of the ICW
in Florida, so that boats wouldn't hit them. There aren't nearly as
many killed, or collecting prop scars, in recent years.

Casady

On Jun 8, 11:28 am, (Richard Casady)
wrote:
On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:44:36 -0400, "Lost In Space/Woodchuck"

wrote:
manatees, what s it with them? I read on various forums everyone complaints
about manatees

Speeds over five or so are forbidden along large stretches of the ICW
in Florida, so that boats wouldn't hit them. There aren't nearly as
many killed, or collecting prop scars, in recent years.

Casady

I regularly see Manatees on the Wakulla River and they seem to sleep
right at the surface so one can approach em in a canoe and get right
next to them. It is easy to see how they get hit by props sleeping
like that. I saw one this past March with numerous prop scars. The
one I saw last week seemed to have none.

On Jun 8, 12:50*pm, wrote:
On Jun 8, 11:28 am, (Richard Casady)
wrote:

On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:44:36 -0400, "Lost In Space/Woodchuck"

wrote:
manatees, what s it with them? I read on various forums everyone complaints
about manatees

Speeds over five or so are forbidden along large stretches of the ICW
in Florida, so that boats wouldn't hit them. There aren't nearly as
many killed, or collecting prop scars, in recent years.

Casady

I regularly see Manatees on the Wakulla River and they seem to sleep
right at the surface so one can approach em in a canoe and get right
next to them. *It is easy to see how they get hit by props sleeping
like that. *I saw one this past March with numerous prop scars. *The
one I saw last week seemed to have none.

Well, I don't know much about this issue except it makes sense that
even if only some of the offenders are getting tickets, less manatees
are probably getting hurt just because of the folks who will follow
the rules when posted. I remember when the nickle bottle tax started
in CT. I like many others was pretty upset, but after a couple of
decades, you can again walk barefoot in most natural places and along
most suburban roads without getting cut. My point is, it takes a while
and not everyone plays by the rules, but in the long run, it is
probably a good thing.

As a boater not restricted by manatee zones, but living in CT, we have
our share of "steerage" speed zones that are well monitored.

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:29:06 -0400, Bill H wrote:

Main reason for this post is to see if this picture can be viewed by
people who are not registered on the target web site. I think it will
work, but won't know for sure unless I try.

http://www.eastcoastboaters.com/gall...08_9_29_45.jpg

This is my son's boat on the weed choked St Johns River (at Blue
Springs) in Central Florida. Actually, the weeds aren't that bad this
year, but there is a lot of idle/no wake zones because of the manatees.
I guess that's OK though because all the alligators & manatees make
for a bumpy ride if you get going very fast.

Works great. You've mastered it. Now show us some more!

He left these out:

http://www.eastcoastboaters.com/gall...08_8_30_17.jpg

and

http://www.eastcoastboaters.com/gall...08_6_11_07.jpg

and

http://www.eastcoastboaters.com/gall...8_10_53_23.JPG

Nice boats!