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Name:   bhamanx The author of this post is registered as a member - Email Member
Subject:   Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek
Date:   6/21/2010 12:18:09 PM

The slough inside Needles Eye adjacent to the Parker Creek area of Lake Martin is a unique body of water in that it is the one location on Lake Martin that comes closest to being a separate body of water…i.e. a lake in and of itself, almost separate from the rest of Lake Martin. The small opening at Needle’s eye and the size of the body of water in the area called Chapman Creek attracts a lot of boaters who are drawn into the area by the mere name “Needle’s Eye”. Many boater’s come into Chapman creek to ski and wake-board because they want a quiet, calm body of water to practice their sport. When this happens, this body of water is anything but calm and quiet. Of particular impact to the calmness of this sough are the deep ruddered boats (primarily the deck boats with the I/O ruddered motors). These boats create a powerful wake. When the waves they create reach the shores and the numerous piers and seawalls of the Chapman Creek residents, their impact is like a small tidal wave. It is not possible to stand on a floating dock when such waves come through. Trying to board a boat during one of these waves hits is nearly impossible and is down right dangerous. The impact of these waves on the shore, and particularly the seawalls, takes it’s toll in damage and wear and tear. Chapman Creek slough is simply too narrow and is not able to withstand the powerful energy and displaced water created by such boats. If this body of water was a contained private lake (it pretty much is as described above), large boats would not be allowed…and if allowed would be required to travel at wake speed only. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO CHANGE THIS ARE WELCOMED
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Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - bhamanx - 6/21/2010 12:18:09 PM
     Its not just Needles Eye - DaBurglar - 6/21/2010 1:30:48 PM
          Its not just Needles Eye - jwh445 - 6/21/2010 2:32:58 PM
          Its not just Needles Eye - Mack - 6/21/2010 6:24:12 PM
     LOL TEAR DOWN YOUR SEAWALLS - Pontoon - 6/21/2010 2:54:51 PM
     Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - lovelml - 6/21/2010 3:00:47 PM
          Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - bhamanx - 6/21/2010 5:47:33 PM
     Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - Talullahhound - 6/21/2010 3:25:00 PM
          ANOTHER NEWBIE -COMPLAINT - Pontoon - 6/21/2010 5:24:04 PM
               ANOTHER NEWBIE -COMPLAINT - bhamanx - 6/21/2010 5:41:38 PM
               Not another "newbie" complaint - Talullahhound - 6/21/2010 7:45:40 PM
                    Because they can... - Lifer - 6/21/2010 8:04:54 PM
     Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - Osms - 6/21/2010 5:05:08 PM
     Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - 8hcap - 6/21/2010 5:37:09 PM
          Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - bhamanx - 6/21/2010 5:44:13 PM
               Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - Maverick - 6/21/2010 6:08:22 PM
               Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - Samdog - 6/21/2010 11:07:07 PM
     Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - Mack - 6/21/2010 6:14:39 PM
     Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - mariah1 - 6/21/2010 6:36:26 PM
     Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - Ulysses E. McGill - 6/21/2010 8:50:10 PM
          Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - Tarpon - 6/21/2010 9:22:48 PM
               Boats Inside Needles Eye/Chapman Creek - realfast64 - 6/22/2010 9:38:18 PM
          Well, Now what...???? - CAT BOAT - 6/21/2010 10:45:31 PM
               Well, Now what...???? - Ulysses E. McGill - 6/22/2010 9:00:10 AM
     Call Cat about the tater gun - Pontoonfisher - 6/22/2010 7:28:15 AM
          2 cents worth............. - Little Talisi - 6/22/2010 7:45:30 AM
     COME OF THE POCKETBOOK - Kizma Anuice - 6/22/2010 8:55:42 AM
          Not so fast - Ulysses E. McGill - 6/22/2010 9:09:52 AM
               Sprayed every pier in "Dr. Bensons… - Pontoon - 6/22/2010 10:57:25 AM
                    Sprayed every pier in "Dr. Bensons… - Feb - 6/22/2010 12:57:33 PM
                         Feb it's called BEING A KID!!!! - Lifer - 6/22/2010 1:40:15 PM
                              Feb it's called BEING A KID!!!! - Talullahhound - 6/22/2010 1:55:59 PM
                                   Feb it's called BEING A KID!!!! - Maddog - 6/22/2010 2:54:11 PM
     Life on the lake - MartiniMan - 6/22/2010 9:25:07 AM
          Life on the lake - Talullahhound - 6/22/2010 1:49:52 PM
               Why are you so nasty? - MartiniMan - 6/22/2010 2:34:57 PM
                    What he said!! - Lifer - 6/22/2010 3:09:07 PM
                    Nasty??? - Talullahhound - 6/22/2010 4:48:43 PM
                         Nasty??? - lovelml - 6/22/2010 5:17:22 PM
                              80% huh? - Lifer - 6/23/2010 8:11:10 AM
                                   80% huh? - lovelml - 6/23/2010 10:10:04 AM
                         10+ years is enough - Lifer - 6/23/2010 8:14:04 AM
                              10+ years is enough - ecstasypoint - 6/23/2010 10:06:43 AM
                                   I don't represent anyone but myself. - Lifer - 6/23/2010 10:49:35 AM
                              Pardon me but - Talullahhound - 6/23/2010 6:30:33 PM
                                   You're pardoned, but your still wrong... - Lifer - 6/23/2010 7:15:52 PM
                                        Why So Personal??????? - GoneFishin - 6/23/2010 7:59:24 PM
                                             Amen to that - Talullahhound - 6/23/2010 8:53:36 PM


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