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Scorpio · Joined: 24 Jul 2013 Posts: 73

I just got a used bass boat and I see that many of the lakes and ponds have regulations that you can only use engines up to a certain horsepower or it restricts the use of internal combustion engines altogether. My question is, does this mean that simply having an internal combustion or one over the horsepower limit is prohibited OR does it mean you can have it on the boat but can't use it. The reason is that I have a 50hp engine as well as a trolling motor. If I keep the outboard off and trimmed up, can I go into a pond such as Mudge in Sharon or West Hill Pond in Barkhamsted and just use the trolling motor? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Wanna Fish · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 662 Location: Earth I Think

If I'm not mistaken you have to lift the motor from the water "and" remove the prop.
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CTfisherman20 · Joined: 15 Jan 2015 Posts: 8

Generally it is up to the EnCon officer that you encounter on what they want to see. I have talked to officers who say they want the prop removed and ive talked to some who say if possible want the gas tank not in the boat it just depends on who you encounter.

fishville · Joined: 19 Oct 2008 Posts: 87

West hills motor restriction is only Memorial day to Labor day. You can't run it in the summer but you can have it. It seems that horsepower limits mean you can have over limit just not use it.
The no internal combustion engine question I'm not sure anyone knows for sure. Some people say the engine needs to be obviously inoperable , others say you can't have one on your boat.

PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Like others have said, the answer is "depends". A few years back, I had the following email discussion about this with Bill Foreman of the DEEP. His responses are in RED:

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Scorpio · Joined: 24 Jul 2013 Posts: 73

Great information and thank you all for taking the time to reply. This is such a great forum. I've learned a lot and always been treated nicely. As I get more comfortable with the boat and start to go out alone, I may be posting an open seat so, keep a eye out. Thanks again for the assistance!