My opinion is they posted this:

The DNR has received many reports about heavy use of boat launches across the state and the subsequent congregation of people at these launches in violation of social distancing requirements, and in a manner that threatens public health.  In addition, people who use motorized watercraft typically need to procure secondary services for their craft, such as parts and gasoline, that could unnecessarily increase contact with others and spread disease.

Eegore wrote on Yesterday at 08:38:10:


A-Yep, standard C.Y.A.

The POINT is, a Motor on a boat was prohibited.

    (according to the law as written)
"... motorboats, jet skis or similar watercraft are not permitted for the duration of the Executive Order..."

Canoes, kayaking and sailing, are only the ones allowed.
'Motorboats', even with the motor taken off are still a 'Motor Boat'.

Then their is the 'other' tremendous use of, 'MOTOR BOATS' !
  How many traverse lake Michigan a day ?

(So the CYA of the DNR, AFTER the order, makes the order, LESS STUPID ?)

Motorboats', even with the motor taken off are still a 'Motor Boat'.

Whaaat? Even After gender reassignment surgery?

JOG wrote on Yesterday at 13:13:56:


Taking a Motor, off a 'Motor Boat', That Motor Boat, is still a Motor boat.

It can move on water, by using oars or paddles.
 Yet it is still
a MOTOR BOAT.