Generally this rule applies to the smaller lakes simply to avoid jet ski, water ski, high powered bass boat use.

Is it fair? Depends on your point of view I guess. There are PLENTY of waters (reservoirs) to use boats with motors. There is an environmental concern with allowing motors to be tilted up as you motor along with your electric motor. It may not seem that big of deal to have a little oil/fuel leak, but in reality it is.

DOE could probably give you a lot of info in that area.

stace