Boat Specs
If you are purchasing a boat, contact the office prior to making a commitment. 

Engine Size

Maximum engine size shall not exceed 250 horsepower or exceed 351 cubic inches (which is 6.0 liter) on inboards/outboards.

Hull Length

Maximum Boat Hull Length
Shall not exceed the following:
Table: Maximum Hull Length*
Type Boats   Maximum Length    
         
Ski Boats/Pleasure Boats   20 feet or manufacturer’s 20-foot model designation. Length does not include swim platform.     
         
Center Console Fishing Boats   20 feet or the manufacturer’s 20-foot model designation    
         
Pontoon Boats   28 feet aluminum  
 
         
Sailboats   20 feet with 4-foot maximum keel depth    
         
Canoes, Kayaks, and Skull Boats   Any length    
         
Bass Boats   21 feet or manufacturer's 21 -foot model designation    
 
*Grandfather Clause – These requirements are effective August 16, 2012. All boats that are registered prior to this date under the prior rule 11 requirements are deemed legal and will be approved for current and future registration.
 
Bass Boats
 
Maximum hull length of bass boats may not exceed 21 feet. Owners with boats measuring 20 feet and under or one of the 21-foot boats listed in the section below may submit a request to register the boat. Final approval to register a boat will depend upon all registration requirements being met.
 
Some examples of 21-foot bass boats include:

Owners with boats measuring 20 feet and under or one of the 21-foot boats listed in the section below may submit a request to register the boat. Final approval to register a boat will depend upon all registration requirements being met.
 
Allison: XB-21 ProSport, XB-21 BasSport 2+2, XB-21 BasSport Pro, XB21 XST. Bass Cat: Jaguar (21’). Blazer: 210 Pro V. Bullet: 21SS, 21XD, 21 XDC, 21XRD, 21RDC. Charger: 797. Express: X21. Gambler: 2100 Pro, G-3: No 21’ Boats. Legend: Alpha 211. Phoenix: 921 Pro XP, 721 Pro XP. Ranger: Z521, Z521C, Z21, 521VX. Sea Ark: Stealth 210. Skeeter: FX21, 21i, ZX21. Stratos: 210 Elite. Stroker: 21. Triton: 21HP, 21XS.
 
Any 21’ bass boat not listed must be approved by the Lake Committee prior to registration. 

Prohibited Boats and Prohibited Features

The following boats are prohibited on both lakes:
  • Guests’ boats
  • Racing boats
  • Jet skis
  • Jet Boats (unless approved), and
  • Houseboats.
The following features are prohibited:
  • Modification of manufacturer’s exhaust system
  • “heads,” latrines, chemical toilets and galley sinks
  • Use of "gas-powered" engines on Camden Lake.