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Dock, Canals, & Boat Lift

Rules

Lift Access

Lift Access

Lift Access

Lift Access

Lift Access

Rules

Canals

NO SWIMMING

Hours of Operation in Canal

Half Hour Before Sunrise - Half Hour After Sunset

No Wake Zone Speed Limit

5 MPH

Maintain Required Distance From Others

~100 ft

Permitted Watercraft Max Size

26 ft Long & 10 ft high

No Jet skis or Air Boats. Man powered Watercraft such as canoes and kayaks are permitted in the Navigable Retention Pond.

Watercraft Must Be Registered:

Under FL Law & With HOA

Upon registration, you will be issued a decal.

Max Watercraft in Use

Two In Use at Same Time

No Owner shall be permitted to have in operation on the Navigable Retention Pond at the same time more than two (2) Watercraft

Must Be Insured

$100k liability & $25k property damage

Such policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement naming the Association as additionally insured. The Owner shall provide the Association with a copy of the declarations page and Certificate of Insurance.

Watercraft Must be in Seaworthy Condition

Watercraft showing unusual leakage must be repaired or removed. Owner is responsible for removing sunken watercraft within 24 hours. 

Required Safety Equipment

Must Have All Safety Equipment Required Under FL Law.

Exhaust Must Be Muffled Reasonably

No Watercraft shall be operated on the Navigable Retention Pond if the sound level of such Watercraft exceeds the sound level emitted by the Watercraft when originally equipped by the manufacturer.

No Laundry Hung to Dry on Boats or Docks

Watercraft Deck Must Be Free of Debris

including but not limited to: bottles,

papers, trash and unsightly materials

No Throwing Items Overboard

Owner will be responsible for all cleanup costs.

No Advertising or Soliciting

Advertising or soliciting shall not be permitted, nor shall any "For Sale," "For Charter," "For Hire" or any other such signs be placed on Watercraft.

No illegal Activity or Drugs

No Anchoring Overnight

Also pertains to the attachment of Watercraft to buoys.

No Racing or Other Dangerous Activties

No Recreational Towing

Including but not limited to people on water skies, or an aquaplane, wakeboard, inner tubes, sleds, or similar device.

No Fueling on Water or Dock

No fueling is permitted for Watercraft on the water or on any Dock. All fueling will only be permitted on land from above ground storage tanks and/or handheld containers.


Operating Watercraft

Must Be 16 or Older

If Under 21, Must Carry Watercraft Photo ID

If Under 21, Must Be Licensed by Coast Guard

Or accompanied by person over 21 years of age or someone over 18 with a Watercraft License.


Boat Lift

Access to Lift Is Not Guaranteed

Boats may be unable to fit under bridge during high tide and unable to reach lift.

Residents Only

Only Residents with a Key may Operate the lift.

Must Be 17 or Older

No One In Boat While in Operation

Use Boat Wash Prior to Placing Boat

Wash down the bottom (hull) of the boat so as to prevent the migration of algae, hydrilla, and other potential contaminants from Alligator Lake to the Canals, and vice versa.

No Operating While Under Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

Do Not Exceed Max Capacity

No Boat Maintenance or Repair in Lift

Maintain 10ft Distance During Operation

Return Straps to Up Position

Do Not Leave in Water or Mud.

Do Not Use During Storms

Do Not Leave Trash on Lift

Pets Must Be Leashed & Monitored

Boat Lift Key

To obtain a key to the boat lift you must provide the following to the Community Manager:

  • Boater Registration Form (Below)
  • Watercraft Insurance Declarations Page
  • Certificate of Insurance

Boater Registration Form (pdf)

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