It probably doesn't help that 90% of those boaters are drunk. With that said watch out for divers when you go out for your new guys
Oh I'm scuba qualified so I know to watch out for divers. I will be using oars or an electric motor anyway if I fish the lake that needs a boat. I sold my 15 horse Johnson a few years ago.
Most lakes here if you don't have a boat you might as well stay home. Houses ring most of the lakes up to five deep. Really sad.