Boats
QUICK LINKS:
MyHOABoard - link --Watercraft Permitting Website
Watercraft Approval Request Form - Electronic (preferred)
Watercraft Approval Request Form - Printable
Boat Committee Contact Information: winnebagoboats@gmail.com
FIRST TIME PERMITTERS AND ANY "NEW" OR "NEW-TO-YOU" MOTORIZED WATERCRAFTS:
Anyone permitting for the first time or anyone with either "new" or "new-to-you" motorized watercraft(s), must submit a completed Watercraft Approval Request Form (see quick links below for this form) to get your motorized watercraft(s) approved. If you use the electronic version of the form, the submitted form will automatically be sent to the Boat Committee but if you use the printable form, you will need to email your completed form to winnebagoboats@gmail.com. In the busy spring boating season, there can be up to a 10-day processing time. (NOTE: if you have permitted your motorized watercraft(s) at LW in previous years, you do not need to complete this step.) Once your watercraft is approved, the Boat Committee will reply to the email address you provided on your submitted form. Once you receive the approval email, you may then proceed to the watercraft permitting process below.
WATERCRAFT PERMITTNG PROCESS:
Per the regulations, each year the new boating season starts May 1st, and all watercrafts must be permitted for the new season. The boat ramp combination code will change at the beginning of each season and the new code will only be given to Members who have permitted watercrafts for the current boating season.
Please complete all the following components:
• Attend the In-Person Watercraft Safety Class. This class is required once every three (3) years for Members over the age of 18 and once annually for Members 14-18 years of age. Please note that viewing the Watercraft Safety Video at home does not count towards the in-person class.
Next, log into WWW.MYHOABOARD.COM (see quick links below for link to website) and complete the three components below:
• Watercraft Safety Test required annually
• Watercraft Permit Application - submit one application for all watercrafts at LW and be sure to upload proof of ownership for each motorized watercraft.
• Upload current insurance documents for each motorized watercraft (i.e. policy, declaration page, COI). Permits will NOT be issued until insurance documents uploaded show ALL of the following:
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- Coverage of at least $100,000 each person/per occurrence for bodily injury liability
- Coverage of at least $100,000 per occurrence for property damage liability
- Lake Winnebago HOA listed as "additional interest" (12 Winnebago Dr., Lake Winnebago, MO 64034)
- Policy periods (start date and end date)
Once you have completed ALL of the above, please notify the HOA office and request a review of your completed documents. The HOA office will let you know when your permits are ready for pick up and payment.
WATERCRAFT LENGTH & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
The following are the maximum length/weight requirements for watercraft permitted to Lake Winnebago:
- Pontoon Boats (includes tritoons) shall not exceed 28.0 feet and 3400 lb Dry Unit Weight as described by the manufacturer’s specifications or weighed by a certified scale, including the weight of the engine.
- All other Watercraft other than Pontoon Boats, shall not exceed 21.0 feet and 3500 lb Dry Unit Weight as described by the manufacturer’s specifications or weighed by a certified scale, including the weight of the engine.
- Personal Watercraft (PWC) engine size limitations:
- 2 stroke engines (gas mixed with oil) are limited to 800 cubic centimeters
- 4 stroke engines are limited to 140 horsepower.
TOP SAFETY RULES ON THE LAKE:
Safety is a top priority for the lake and key for all of us to enjoy our chosen activities. Lake Patrol monitors adherence to boating regulations and will issue citations for violations.
• All watercrafts must follow a counterclockwise traffic pattern when outside the no-wake areas
• Personal Watercraft (PWC) are required to follow the same operating regulations as all other watercrafts
• If born after 1984, a state watercraft certification (https://www.boat-ed.com/missouri/) must be completed before operating a motorized boat or PWC
FUEL KEY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Insert Key - hear beep
Press: 1
Press: Enter
Hear Click - Move handle - begin fueling
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