"Bob La Londe" wrote in message ...
Does anybody know if there are specific restrictiopns against 2 stroke
outboards on Clear Lake, Ca?

I have a 50HP Force 2stroke circa 1984 or so. I was thinking about picking
up a 16' Waco Aluminum to get into some of the backwaters on the Colorado
River, and also serve double duty to fish the All Aluminum Classics with the
American Bass Association. One of the aluminum classics is held on Clear
Lake, California.

I know I can't register a new boat in California with an old 2 stroke, but
will they allow my Arizona registered boat with 2-stroke on Clear Lake?

Yes, as Bill says, you should be good. And while I'm not sure if you
can register a new boat in Ca with a 2 stroke, I've been told dealers
are not legally able sell a 2 stroke in the state any more. My 750#
aluminum boat sports a 380#, 75hp 4 stroke Merc outboard. Real big and
sits low in water in back. Looked at lots of used boats with 2 strokes
before I decided on a new boat with a 4 stroke that has a 3 star
rating. Drives me nuts how all the different water agencys can make up
the rules as it goes along.

Here's a list of 2 stroke/MTBE/pwc restrictions in Ca:

http://dbw.ca.gov/MTBEList.htm

-Phish