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Woodsy · 05-30-2007, 06:52 PM

I really have no problem with handicap spaces, with the exception of one issue that hasn't been discussed... boat size! Parking spots for cars are pretty standard in width and length and the number of handicap spots is determined by the overall number of normal parking spots. Boats are completely different in that there is no uniform size... Given the limited amount of public dock space, one has to be concerned about how much is set aside for handicap parking. 19'? 26'? 50'? What if one 50' cruiser takes up all of the available handicap space??

It just seems to me that its a good idea that has the potential to go really bad...

Woodsy

05-30-2007, 06:52 PM	#24
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	I really have no problem with handicap spaces, with the exception of one issue that hasn't been discussed... boat size! Parking spots for cars are pretty standard in width and length and the number of handicap spots is determined by the overall number of normal parking spots. Boats are completely different in that there is no uniform size... Given the limited amount of public dock space, one has to be concerned about how much is set aside for handicap parking. 19'? 26'? 50'? What if one 50' cruiser takes up all of the available handicap space?? It just seems to me that its a good idea that has the potential to go really bad... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.