Tod, Thx for passing the info along. Same old story at every corner someone has their hand out. Did you know that in years gone by some counties in Maryland imposed a local tax on slips. Lots of folks just went to the counties without the tax and now the tax is no longer in effect. Anyway if it passes Im sure I'll get hit. In the current issue of Chesapeake Bay Magazine (Feb) page 19 they mention the fees for park admission is going up, which in turn increase the launch ramp fees. A bit of good news is it will only apply to the most visited parks/ramps. I guess it is easier to take more of peoples money than it is to stop spending it. Hope to see you this summer. Gary