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Ozark National Scenic Riverways Proposing Boost In Boat HP

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By Compiled From N... - January 7th, 2022

The National Park Service is proposing to boost the horsepower limits for boats at Ozark National Scenic Riverways/NPS

The National Park Service is proposing to boost the horsepower allowed by powerboats on the Jacks Fork and Current rivers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri.

One proposed change would allow the use of the 60/40 HP jet propulsion systems on the two rivers. "Under existing regulations for motorized vessels within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the 60/40 HP motors are not legal because they exceed 40 HP at the powerhead," a park release said. "The rule would allow the use of these motors and clarify HP limits at the powerhead for both motors with jet propulsion units and motors with propellers, which produce differing horsepower outputs."

Additionally, the Park Service is proposing "a 150 HP limit for motors equipped with jet propulsion and 105 HP limit for motors with a propeller on the Current River between Big Spring and the southern boundary of the park. These limits were proposed to address visitor concerns about safety, degradation of experience and increasing boat sizes resulting from no limits on boat motor size."

In an effort to reduce conflicts between powerboaters and paddlers, the agency also is proposing "to create seasonal non-motorized zones along the upper stretches of the Current and Jacks Fork rivers where low water levels during the peak season typically restrict access for motorboats. These zones would provide areas without conflict between motorized and non-motorized users during peak visitor season, when it can be challenging for non-motorized vessels and motorboats to navigate narrow river channels at the same time. Peak visitor season usually begins the day after the last day of trapping season and end the day before gigging season, which would currently be April 1- September 14."

Comments are being taken through March 7 either on-line at this site, or by mail, to: Superintendent, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, 404 Watercress Drive, P.O. Box 490, Van Buren, MO 63965

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Comments

Submitted by Garry Hill on January 8, 2022 - 8:13pm.

No motorboats above 20 horsepower should be allowed anywhere is the National Scenic Riverways.

Thet type od craft greatly disturbs the Natural character of ANY River.


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