GLIN==> Relief For Recreational Boating

Submitted by Ned Dikmen <ndikmen at greatlakesboating.com>

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Relief For Recreational  Boating
www.greatlakesboating.com

In the $475 million incentive package there is no mention of help to 
recreational boating with its 4.3 million registered boaters. We are being 
advised that even though the legislative intent is still pending, nothing is 
earmarked for recreational boating.

Recreational boating is big business with its estimated economic impact of 
$9 to $16 billion.

It is the best gift to local tourism and is a great family sport and hobby.

Many of the breakwaters on major marina infrastructures are in decay. The 
Army Corps of Engineers remains committed to the dredging of commercial 
harbors but is indifferent to the dredging needs of recreational harbors.

Recent economic data places commercial navigation at $3.6 billion,less than 
one third of that of recreational boating.