Quote Originally Posted by SLP View Post
Full open for smaller than 10 hp is not OK. They are allowed on the water but per KYF&W must "operate at slow speeds which cause no disturbance or interference with fishing".
According to this statement from the KY Fishing and Boating Guide, 90% of the boats that I have seen run a 10 hp or smaller on these lakes are breaking the law. I can't tell you how many times I have been sloshed around by underpowered pontoons and 300lb Bubba's sitting in the back of a jon boat running a tiller 9.9 at WOT. Since you say that larger outboards shouldn't be allowed to run at idle speeds on these lakes because a minority will (yes, I agree that some will) break the rules, do you think that these lakes should restrict all gas powered engines because a lot of people break the current law that is in place?