Lake (pond) Lanier Outboard Regulations

[kimswang]

Anybody on the board from GA area? What is the current rules with EPA and outboards on that lake? I have old school V8's with absolutely no stars, am I good to go? As you can see, I am living in Vegas, but will move to ATL shortly and just wondered if this lake is as cool as our lakes around here (and different from CA..)

[Ga.stream]

There are no regulations on outboards that I know of. A friend of mine has an old 135 hp Merc. that he runs right past the D N R .smoking like crazy
There is plenty of water in the lake but only 2 public ramps open.
we were on the lake last week from one end to the other, no problem, and we were going 97 mph

[kimswang]

There are no regulations on outboards that I know of. A friend of mine has an old 135 hp Merc. that he runs right past the D N R .smoking like crazy
There is plenty of water in the lake but only 2 public ramps open.
we were on the lake last week from one end to the other, no problem, and we were going 97 mph


Thank you so much for that info, just what I wanted to hear. With only two public ramps, how is the lines there? Are there any non public ramps that will charge you but able you to bypass any lines? Any idea what they charge for dry storage there? I found the marinas website but no pricing, and that is normally bad news...

[Ga.stream]

A lot of docks are are sitting on the ground and people had to pull their boats out and dry store them. Dry storage is hard to find It's winter here and only die hard fishermen or women are out so the two open ramps (shoal creek,and tidwell) are not that crowded. The marinas have the only private ramps open ,and and I have a house boat at one, and they give me a hard time at my own marina making sure I am who I am. It will rain soon and in spring there will be no problems with ramps

[mirage243]

Come visit my lake when you get to Atlanta, I'm on lake Wedowee which is just across the Georgia line in Alabama. Depending on where you live in Atlanta it may even be closer than Lanier. We are only an hour west. It's a beautiful lake and you won't get any hassles. The water cop is a personal friend of mine and a great guy.

[kimswang]

Come visit my lake when you get to Atlanta, I'm on lake Wedowee which is just across the Georgia line in Alabama. Depending on where you live in Atlanta it may even be closer than Lanier. We are only an hour west. It's a beautiful lake and you won't get any hassles. The water cop is a personal friend of mine and a great guy.


That sounds good, but the boat I currently have is not what most people will think of as a lake boat. It is 34' long plus the bracket and three OMC V8's behind that again. Awesome for a fishing trip, but you gotta be kinda of a die hard, like me, to use it on lakes. It is what I got and I am sticking to it! :D Out here in the west it is not a problem as we have much bigger boats than mine and nobody really cares. I am not familiar with the ATL area at all but just landed a job there and will move there shortly. More than likely we will settle around the Alpharetta area. The last house I looked at was only 14 minutes from the marina on Lanier. I will ofcourse tow it to the ocean to do my fair share of deep sea fishing as well, but a few trips to the lake for a week-end or long mid week trip will definantely happend. So any lake where a boat that size is welcome, and the drive to it is not too long, will more than likely get a visit.

[Ga.stream]

What size, and price house are you looking for? I have a house in alpharetta for sale

[kimswang]

What size, and price house are you looking for? I have a house in alpharetta for sale

Send me what you got? Does it have a 15x50 boat parking next to the house? Wanna trade with my house in Las Vegas?:confused: We are looking for houses around $250K to $300K.

[Ga.stream]

http://www.coldwellbanker.com/servlet/PropertyListing?action=detail&ComColdwellbankerDataProperty_id=12124031&page=property
Check it out It is only a 2 br 2 ba but it has a killer steam room and a place to park your boat on the lower side, you would have to pour some concrete No covenant subdivision cheap If the link didn't work fmls# 3548559

[mirage243]

Hey Kimswang, Your 30' would be fine on this lake. I got a 30" Challenger and a triple digit Mirage. Best of both worlds, long and fast. When you get out this way look me up and plan a trip over here one weekend, You'll be surprised.

[Hack02]

Lanier is a great lake when the water is at or near full pool. Alot of big boats. Your 30ft'r won't even turn a head. More inboards than outboards but they are here. We run offshore exhaust outboards and have never been approached. The only thing you have to watch for is drinking, they are pretty tight on that. Moderation is the key. Look all of us up when you get here.

[kimswang]

http://www.coldwellbanker.com/servlet/PropertyListing?action=detail&ComColdwellbankerDataProperty_id=12124031&page=property
Check it out It is only a 2 br 2 ba but it has a killer steam room and a place to park your boat on the lower side, you would have to pour some concrete No covenant subdivision cheap If the link didn't work fmls# 3548559

Looked at it and found it slightly smaller than what we are looking for. A must for me is a big garage that I can turn in to a shop as well as a big office inside. Wifey want one of them huge master bedrooms with this and that... Thanks though.


Hey Kimswang, Your 30' would be fine on this lake. I got a 30" Challenger and a triple digit Mirage. Best of both worlds, long and fast. When you get out this way look me up and plan a trip over here one weekend, You'll be surprised.

I will definately do that!


Lanier is a great lake when the water is at or near full pool. Alot of big boats. Your 30ft'r won't even turn a head. More inboards than outboards but they are here. We run offshore exhaust outboards and have never been approached. The only thing you have to watch for is drinking, they are pretty tight on that. Moderation is the key. Look all of us up when you get here.

When do you think it will fill back up? My 34' Scarab SS plus bracket and engines makes it 40' total lenght, and with three old school V8's two strokes smokers - it turn heads wherever it is...:D Drinking is a big issue here as well, and I have very simple rules.

1. Anchor down
2. Beer open
3. Stay there until the next day

Can't really go wrong that way.

[Ga.stream]

The corp says it will be up 12' by spring, that will still be down 10', but we only hit 4' down from full pool last year there is still over 100' of water in the lake and plenty of room to stretch out your scarab, There is a 68' house boat on the lake with triple 454 inboards, lots of cigarette boats, even some 85' Blue water yachts and double decker 21.5' by 118' house boats I have a 20'6" closed bow with the new 300 xs merc 3.2L stroker
we had it on the lake last week at 97 mph, no water problem

[Ga.stream]

Hey hack 02 what kind of boat do you have? are you on the lake much? look me up maybe we can go boating ever been to cocktail cove? Kimswang would probably like cocktail cove

[afr]

i didn't read all the post yet
but all i hear is more and more stuff keeps sticking out of the water
like buildings sign's concrete pilings etc
did you guys get some rain finally
my sister is up by there

[Chummy]

Yeah we are getting rain as I type but still not enough to do anything :mad: I will probably go up here shortly and just check some thing out but will not be in my boat.

[kimswang]

Sounds good, my avtar is my boat so haller when you see me out there... I can't keep up with 97 though... That is scary fast! My goal is to make 89MPH one day....

[Liberated 18]

Yeah we are getting rain as I type but still not enough to do anything :mad: I will probably go up here shortly and just check some thing out but will not be in my boat.


Hey Brad..wise move..lol..will be back with ya come spring..its being built now..:eek: big block with 525hp in 19ft..woooohooooooo..:p

[Chummy]

Man that sounds cool!! What kind of hull? Knew you couldn't stay away for long :)

[Ga.stream]

2008 venom with a 300xs 3.2L stroker you can see it at the boat show

[Liberated 18]

Man that sounds cool!! What kind of hull? Knew you couldn't stay away for long :)

"Gullwing",V bottom..see texashotboats.com or justjetboats.com

[Chummy]

A jet? post some pics :) that will be cool

[fishead1]

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[fishead1]

Kimswang
I live on the west side of town in Douglasville.I am an hour from Lanier Allatoona and Wedowwee?.I have a 4 /2.5 for sale in a subdivision.It is about an acre with the whole back fenced in.A 3 Car garage and a giant shop in the basement with a boat door.The basement is also partially finished which I used as a big office.Just dropped 20k in renovations.I am renting but would love to sell.Asking 255K.Let me know if you are interested.Depending on were your job is,you defenitely get more bang for the buck in Dville then Alpharetta.I have a 30 Shadowcat with twin 300s and I do Lanier and Alatoona on a regular basis.I also made a huge gate to open up and put my boat in the back behind the fence.The house is vacant now and renovations should be done the first week in Jan.
Mark

[mirage243]

Hey Fishead, Bring that Shadowcat to Wedowee and play sometime.

[Liberated 18]

A jet? post some pics :) that will be cool

Not till its done..lol..10-4 on the jet..see you at the pond in the spring..both Lanier and Martin

[Chummy]

Not till its done..lol..10-4 on the jet..see you at the pond in the spring..both Lanier and Martin

lol maybe more Martin than Lanier its a lil low

[Shazaam]

We need boat ramps right now more than water.

[kimswang]

Kimswang
I live on the west side of town in Douglasville.I am an hour from Lanier Allatoona and Wedowwee?.I have a 4 /2.5 for sale in a subdivision.It is about an acre with the whole back fenced in.A 3 Car garage and a giant shop in the basement with a boat door.The basement is also partially finished which I used as a big office.Just dropped 20k in renovations.I am renting but would love to sell.Asking 255K.Let me know if you are interested.Depending on were your job is,you defenitely get more bang for the buck in Dville then Alpharetta.I have a 30 Shadowcat with twin 300s and I do Lanier and Alatoona on a regular basis.I also made a huge gate to open up and put my boat in the back behind the fence.The house is vacant now and renovations should be done the first week in Jan.
Mark

Send me a link or some pictures, I will take a look at it.

[Liberated 18]

We need boat ramps right now more than water.

Holy smokes your still alive..whatzzzzz up..stay in touch after the weather breaks..:p ;) ;)

[Shazaam]

I will. Can't wait to see this next ride of yours. You building it up here or down there?

[Liberated 18]

I will. Can't wait to see this next ride of yours. You building it up here or down there?
Not in Ga..:D

[fishead1]

Kimswang
I will get some pics on my digital tommorrow and email them to you.What is your email address?

[fishead1]

Mirage 243
I am glad there are some more go fast boaters on Wedowee.I have several friends that have places there and we are going to start looking.How is that lake.I would love to talk and take a ride out there in the next few weeks.My number is 678-522-4873 give me a ring

[fishead1]

1990 30 Shadowcat with twin PM300's.Power hydraulic steering and a tunnel tab.

[kimswang]

Kimswang
I will get some pics on my digital tommorrow and email them to you.What is your email address?


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