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.

wrote:
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.


Several, but not all, of those here who complain about having to slow
down for manatee zones are real pains in the ass. Therefore, I am in
favor of more and longer zones that favor manatees.

Seriously, I'm in favor of almost anything that slows down the
overweight "cruisers" who traverse the ICW and throw huge wakes.

HK wrote:

Several, but not all, of those here who complain about having to slow
down for manatee zones are real pains in the ass. Therefore, I am in
favor of more and longer zones that favor manatees.

Seriously, I'm in favor of almost anything that slows down the
overweight "cruisers" who traverse the ICW and throw huge wakes.


Seriously, you are a retard.

FB

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!

On Jun 7, 11:04*pm, Bill H wrote:
D.Duck wrote:
"Bill H" wrote in message
om...
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.

Is that the Silver River near Silver Springs, Florida?

Almost. *The Silver Springs Run is a tributary of the St Johns. Upstream
a bit from Blue Springs.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not quite.
The Silver Springs run exits into the Oklawaha River which ends at the
St. Johns north of Lake George.
However, this is not navigable as the Rodman Dam is near the end of
the Ocklawaha. It has no boating locks.
The dam was built as part of the Cross FL. Barge Canal boondoggle
canceled by, I think, Nixon. The enviros have been trying to get the
dam removed for years. Good thing I think, but they have been blocked
by bubbas with bassboats, as the reservoir has turned into a major
Bass fishery.

wrote in message
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On Jun 7, 11:04 pm, Bill H wrote:
D.Duck wrote:
"Bill H" wrote in message
om...
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.

Is that the Silver River near Silver Springs, Florida?

Almost. The Silver Springs Run is a tributary of the St Johns. Upstream
a bit from Blue Springs.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not quite.
The Silver Springs run exits into the Oklawaha River which ends at the
St. Johns north of Lake George.
However, this is not navigable as the Rodman Dam is near the end of
the Ocklawaha. It has no boating locks.
The dam was built as part of the Cross FL. Barge Canal boondoggle
canceled by, I think, Nixon. The enviros have been trying to get the
dam removed for years. Good thing I think, but they have been blocked
by bubbas with bassboats, as the reservoir has turned into a major
Bass fishery.


What you call Silver Springs run is actually the Silver River, isn't it?

D.Duck wrote:
wrote in message
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On Jun 7, 11:04 pm, Bill H wrote:
D.Duck wrote:
"Bill H" wrote in message
m...
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.
Is that the Silver River near Silver Springs, Florida?
Almost. The Silver Springs Run is a tributary of the St Johns. Upstream
a bit from Blue Springs.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not quite.
The Silver Springs run exits into the Oklawaha River which ends at the
St. Johns north of Lake George.
However, this is not navigable as the Rodman Dam is near the end of
the Ocklawaha. It has no boating locks.
The dam was built as part of the Cross FL. Barge Canal boondoggle
canceled by, I think, Nixon. The enviros have been trying to get the
dam removed for years. Good thing I think, but they have been blocked
by bubbas with bassboats, as the reservoir has turned into a major
Bass fishery.


What you call Silver Springs run is actually the Silver River, isn't it?


Yes it is. Silver River winds east into the Oklawaha like ecr111 said
above.

On Jun 8, 8:04*pm, "D.Duck" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Jun 7, 11:04 pm, Bill H wrote:





D.Duck wrote:
"Bill H" wrote in message
om...
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.

Is that the Silver River near Silver Springs, Florida?

Almost. The Silver Springs Run is a tributary of the St Johns. Upstream
a bit from Blue Springs.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not quite.
The Silver Springs run exits into the Oklawaha River which ends at the
St. Johns north of Lake George.
However, this is not navigable as the Rodman Dam is near the end of
the Ocklawaha. It has no boating locks.
The dam was built as part of the Cross FL. Barge Canal boondoggle
canceled by, I think, Nixon. The enviros have been trying to get the
dam removed for years. Good thing I think, but they have been blocked
by bubbas with bassboats, as the reservoir has turned into a major
Bass fishery.

What you call Silver Springs run is actually the Silver River, isn't it?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yea, that's the official name. It's only a couple of miles long, less
than five anyway. Last time I was there, there was a troop of wild
monkeys on the banks, said to be descended from Tarzan movie escapees.
The Creature from the Black Lagoon was also filmed there.
You can actually go from Lake Dora (a little north of Orlando) thru
some canals and other lakes and the Oklawaha all the way to the boil
of Silver Springs. It's a 6-8 hr. round trip. The spring owners don't
like it and the famous glass bottomed boats will run you over.
I've heard it and all other spring outflows called runs all my life
here in FL.
There is another spring that does join the St.John's called Wekiwa
Springs about a half mile from my house. In the state park, IIRC, the
ouflow is called the Wekiwa run, it then becomes the Wekiva River and
goes to the St. John's. At least it used to, haven't been to the
spring in a long time.