Outboard Motor Regulations in California

[basspreacher]

I am moving to Oceanside California. I have 1989 bassboat with the same year Mariner 150hp motor. Will I be able to use this rig on most lakes in that area?

[zooker]

i am not real sure but i belive there is a grandfather clause for the older moters...

besides nothing says "eat tofu and die bunny hugger" like an old smoke belchin 2 stroke outboard..


lol...


besides i think it fit look at some of the attendees at a vintage boat gathering in northern cali..


Boats Attending: (28)

63 Elgin 15' w/1966 80hp Johnson
63 Elgin 14' w/1962 40hp Elgin
61 Elgin 14' w/1987 Merc 50hp
72 Thunderbird 19' w/Merc 165 I/O
73 Hydrodyne 18' w/Twin Merc 1150
65 Glasspar Avalon 16' w/115 Johnson
66 Hydroswift 18' w/ I/O
66 Glasspar 15' w/80hp??
59 Lake n Sea 15' w/ 50hp
59 Redfish w/Johnson 35hp
60 Owens 15' w/ Evinrude 28hp
63 Brunswick Cutter Sea Scout 17'6 w/85hp Bearcat
63 Performer 16'2 w/55 Bearcat
64 Glasspar 17' w/70hp Merc
69 Correct Craft 19' w/ Chrysler 318 I/O
67 Blue Water 15' w/ 97 Merc 950SS
60 Glasspar G-3 14' w/110hp Johnson
69 Glasspar G-3 14' w/65hp Merc
Glasspar G-3 14’ w/Merc
1959 Skagit Skimaster 16' w/Gal V-4
Dorsett
64 Glasspar Avalon 17’ w/75hp Johnson
1965 Glasspar Seafair Sedan
67 Glastron
78 Glastron SSV189
94 Lowes
59 Skagit 17’ Express Cruiser



zooker

[cassidyta]

I answered in the other thread as well.
State regs won't cause an issue, but most lakes in southern california are owned by the city or county where they reside. Just check the particular lake before making the drive.
Example being the regs for diamond valley and skinner.

This applies to two of the larger lakes in the area
Engine Requirements.

To be allowed onto the reservoirs, you’ll need the cleaner burning models that comply with California Air Resources Board emission standards for model year 2001 or later (or the equivalent 2006 standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

With the exception of personal watercraft, all four-cycle engines (regardless of year) are allowed on DVL and Lake Skinner.

If your engine is model year 2001 or later , and made by the following major marine engine manufacturers , it should comply:

Johnson and Evinrude.
Honda Motor Corp.
Yamaha Motor Corp.
Suzuki Motor Corp.
Tohatsu Corp.
Mercury Marine.
Nissan Marine.
If you are still not sure look for the stars New technology engines (model year 2001 and later) have a one-to-three star decal showing they comply with emission standards. Or check for the label EPA-certified engines from 1998 to 2000 display an Emission Control Information label that shows it complies with 2001 (or later) California emission regulations for spark-ignition marine engines.

For supporting details, check the owner's manual or the manufacturer's Web site.

What about pre-1998 engines?

Pre-1998 two-cycle engines that use carburetors or electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology, will not comply with the combustion engine requirements for use on DVL or Lake Skinner.

[bassackwards]

hey tim is this you?

[basspreacher]

My motor is a 1989 Mariner, which runs great! I guess you have confirmed what I thought. I have to seel old blue (1989 Astroglass). It is like parting with an old friend. Anyone interested $3500 OBO.