Watercraft Specifications – Vessel Specific.
COBRA, 21.02.04.05
in effect.05 Watercraft Specifications – Vessel Specific.
A. Boats.
A permit holder operating a boat in a WQMA shall ensure the boat has:
(1) A minimum length of 12 feet;
(2) A maximum length of 20 feet;
(3) A beam width of no less than 48 inches; and
(4) A depth of no less than 18 inches.
B. Canoes.
A permit holder operating a canoe in a WQMA shall ensure the canoe has:
(1) A minimum length of 12 feet;
(2) A maximum length of 20 feet; and
(3) A beam width of at least 35 inches.
C. Kayaks.
(1) A permit holder operating a kayak in a WQMA shall ensure the kayak has:
(a) A minimum length of 12 feet; and
(b) A maximum length of 20 feet.
(2) A permit holder may operate a pedal kayak in a WQMA.
(3) Kayaks designed by the manufacturer to have insertable motors may be operated in a WQMA if:
(a) no motor is used in the kayak; or
(b) an electric motor complying with Regulation .03 of this chapter is used in the kayak.
D. Rowing Shell.
A permit holder operating a rowing shell in a WQMA shall ensure the rowing shell has:
(1) A minimum length of 12 feet; and
(2) A maximum length of 20 feet.
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/cobra/21.02.04.05Fetched: 10/25/2026