More on Wake Boats

I'm sorry to see that this blog has become a rallying site against wake boats. I have one and believe I am very responsible and respectful of peoples property and the lake. I also have property, docks and other boats on the pond. All types of boats create waves. Ever get caught around a boat pulling tubes going in circles? Wake boats are like any other boat unless their ballast tanks have water in them. I only have water in my tanks when I'm using the boat to wake surf. When I am surfing I try to stay in the middle of the pond unless I am forced to one side or the other by other boats. Even then I am at least 300 feet from shore. If I'm pulling a wake boarder or a skier or a tube I do not have water in my ballast tanks. I understand that there are people who are not respectful of property or other boats. No matter what type of boat they are driving. This feels more like an attack on the wake boat. It should be on the drivers. It is an enforcement issue. not a boat issue. Please understand that these boat are a significant investment and many people enjoy them responsibly ans should have every right to.

Mark Gerrish
Barre Ave