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Marine patrol orders two new 200-hp Yamaha motors; season end and boat winterization scheduled
Summary
The law enforcement committee reported a marine patrol equipment review and ordered two new Yamaha 200-hp motors for boat 108; commissioners noted the regular patrol season ends Oct. 31, with one boat to remain in the water for emergencies into mid-December.
The law enforcement committee told the commission it tested a 25-foot DEC patrol boat and reported plans to purchase two new Yamaha 200-horsepower motors for boat 108. Committee members also requested additional motors for a second boat and outlined the schedule to winterize vessels: the last regular marine patrol day is Oct. 31, and one boat will be left in the water for emergencies until mid-December.
Committee members said they would keep five marine patrol staff on the books until the final vessel is pulled and that inspection stations will have volunteer staffing after Nov. 1 if weather permits. The committee moved acceptance of the law enforcement report and the full commission approved the motion without recorded nays.
The report also noted continued coordination with marine patrol staff to collect observational data next season, including cormorant counts to support DEC documentation of potential wildlife impacts.
