Boats
Watercraft Approved and Permitting Process:
• Submit a completed Watercraft Approval Form to the Boat Committee, this form is available below. All "new- to-you" watercraft must be approved by the Boat Committee, and there can be up to a 10-day approval processing time.
• Once a watercraft is approved, the HOA office staff provides additional instructions for permitting. Items that will be needed include:
- Proof of Ownership
- Proof of Insurance with the LW HOA listed as additional interest AND adequate insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability with a minimum combined single limit of $100,000
- Passing score on the Watercraft Safety Test (annually)
- Attendance of the Watercraft Safety Class (every 3 years)
- Completed Watercraft Permit Application
• Once the prior steps have been completed, notify the HOA office and they will review and then prepare your permits.
• You may then collect the permits and pay the required fees.
Quick Links:
• MyHOABoard - link -- Watercraft Permit Website
• Watercraft Approval Form - Printable
• Watercraft Approval Form - Electronic
• Committee Contact: winnebagoboats@gmail.com
Watercraft Length & Weight Requirements:
The following are the maximum length/weight requirements for watercraft permitted to Lake Winnebago:
a. 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.
b. All other Watercraft other than Pontoon Boats, shall not exceed 21.0 ft 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.
c. 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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