The optimum number of boats on a lake is impacted by a number of factors. Too many boats on a lake can impact safety and can reduce people's enjoyment.
Boating density refers to the number of acres of the lake required per boat.
The number of acres per boat varies. A simple canoe or kayak may need only 1 to 8 acres while a powerboat with waterskiing may need up to 40 acres.
Parameter:
(1) type of boats
(2) usable lake area
boating density adjustment equation =
= 10 + (5 * (decimal fraction of boats that are high-speed))
where:
• A high speed boat may be a personal water craft or a powerboat with an engine greater than 25 horsepower.
optimum number of boats =
= (usable lake area in acres) / (optimum boating density)
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