To operate on Cachuma Lake a boat shall not be less than ten feet in length, measured
on the centerline over the deck from point of bow to rearmost point of the hull (excluding
any motor, tiller or bait tank that may be attached); nor less than forty-two inches
wide at the widest point; nor less than twelve inches deep measured at the deepest
point of the cockpit. The trampoline of any catamaran must be at least twelve inches
above the water's surface when loaded. All boats, canoes, and kayaks are subject to
inspection prior to launching. The director or designee may deny access to any boat
failing to pass inspection. The director is authorized to establish cleanliness and
other standards which boats must meet in order to pass and to post signs informing
the public of those standards.
(b)
To operate on the lake a boat must be in seaworthy, clean and sanitary condition.
(c)
To operate on the lake a boat must be of standard design as determined by the community
services director, deputy director or park operations manager. A raft, and/or inflatable
hydro hull boat are not of standard design. Inflatable boats with two or more air
chambers, floorboard, and rigid transom, and folding boats may be permitted on the
lake by park personnel if such boats meet the applicable size requirements, and have
a Coast Guard certificate of operation or otherwise appear seaworthy for use on the
lake.
(d)
All canoes, float tubes and kayaks shall be of a design determined by the community
services director to be safe. The community services director or designee may issue
permits authorizing the use of canoes, float tubes, and kayaks under conditions and
limitations deemed appropriate by the director.
