GS Brain Trust Question

[Scout]

Ok, I have googled and asked around and not luck so here is the question:

Can you anchor a houseboat on a Corp Lake and live on the boat?


I wonder because if you can rent a slip and live on your boat why could you not anchor and live on the same lake?

Thanks in advance.

[Scout]

Anyone with a guess?

[lameduck]

I'm guessing no because you have no place for the [you know what]

[Scout]

LOL, No other guesses

[Scout]

Ttt

[Scout]

Come on GS no word on this ... I will call Corp Monday just was curious.

[Scout]

Ttt

[perow]

I know a couple guys that live on their boats in Collin park marina on lavon but probably doesn't help answer your questions

[Knight in Mossy Oak]

No, you cannot.
Environmental compliance laws come in to play concerning septic discharge, etc...

What particular lake are you referring to?

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2000-title36-vol3/pdf/CFR-2000-title36-vol3-sec327-3.pdf

[Scout]

Lake Lavon and if you pump your tanks and not discharge what is differnet than living on the doc at Collin Park

[Knight in Mossy Oak]

Lake Lavon and if you pump your tanks and not discharge what is differnet than living on the doc at Collin Park

I put a link in my last post. It's Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36.
Just passing info...don't shoot the messenger.

[Scout]

Is the line ....when not occupied it must be tied to a dock ... Paraphrased what u were thinking? Your link did not work for me

[Knight in Mossy Oak]

§ 327.3 Vessels.
(f) Unless otherwise permitted by
Federal, state or local law, vessels or
other watercraft, while moored in commercial
facilities, community or corporate corporate
docks, or at any fixed or permanent
mooring point, may only be used
for overnight occupancy when such use
is incidental to recreational boating.
Vessels or other watercraft are not to
be used as a place of habitation or residence.

[Scout]

§ 327.3 Vessels.
(f) Unless otherwise permitted by
Federal, state or local law, vessels or
other watercraft, while moored in commercial
facilities, community or corporate corporate
docks, or at any fixed or permanent
mooring point, may only be used
for overnight occupancy when such use
is incidental to recreational boating.
Vessels or other watercraft are not to
be used as a place of habitation or residence.

Not true in Texas as many people live on their boats in marinas.

[Knight in Mossy Oak]

Not true in Texas as many people live on their boats in marinas.

I was just quoting the Code of Federal Regulations. I'm afraid you will get the same answer from any Corps office and from any other Corps employee, Ranger, or Manager...especially in the Fort Worth District.