# Regulation .05 Watercraft Specifications – Vessel Specific.

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Regulation .05 Watercraft Specifications – Vessel Specific.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.05 (2026)

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 <cite data-path="21.02.04.03">Regulation .03 of this chapter</cite> 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.