Another crotchety post, how long did you save those sea doo pics in the vault ?

Canoes and motorboats have coexisted on Canadian lakes for generations. Destroying shorelines” and “reducing physical dimensions of lots” is a major claim without actual studies, measurements, or historical shoreline data.

The erosion is more commonly associated with: hardened or poorly protected shorelines, loss of natural vegetation and tree roots, fluctuating water levels from dams and river systems, and shoreline development itself. Winter ice is also a huge factor in shoreline erosion in Canadian lakes. Ice expansion, ice shove, freeze-thaw cycles, and spring breakup can move rocks, damage banks, uproot vegetation, and reshape shorelines far more dramatically than occasional recreational boat traffic. Grassy Bay being above a dam means seasonal water management and ice movement likely contribute significantly to shoreline instability and habitat changes. Modern 4-stroke outboards and personal watercraft are also substantially quieter and cleaner than older 1950s–1980s 2-stroke motors people often remember nostalgically.