Reasonable request regarding silent choice use?
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I've said it before, and it's usually not popular, but the "Screw him...start it at 6 am and rev it to the limiters" type of comments are perfect examples of the attitude that will lead only to more noise laws...and even more hatred of performance boats.
You've got to keep in mind that for every one of us that loves the sound of dry pipes, there are 100 others out there who find it annoying.
I'd use the silent choice around the docks, regardless of whether it's 12 noon or 3 am. You already have it, what's the harm in using it?
You've got to keep in mind that for every one of us that loves the sound of dry pipes, there are 100 others out there who find it annoying.
I'd use the silent choice around the docks, regardless of whether it's 12 noon or 3 am. You already have it, what's the harm in using it?
#22
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What a chicken****.
Ask the pres if you could talk to the person directly to try and smooth things over. Explain you are a nice guy and just want to be at the lake relaxing and doing your own thing - and not worrying about what your neighbors are doing. You are not intentionally trying to bother anyone. Also inform them that they are lucky it is you and your boat because it could be worse.
Ask the pres if you could talk to the person directly to try and smooth things over. Explain you are a nice guy and just want to be at the lake relaxing and doing your own thing - and not worrying about what your neighbors are doing. You are not intentionally trying to bother anyone. Also inform them that they are lucky it is you and your boat because it could be worse.
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What a chicken****.
Ask the pres if you could talk to the person directly to try and smooth things over. Explain you are a nice guy and just want to be at the lake relaxing and doing your own thing - and not worrying about what your neighbors are doing. You are not intentionally trying to bother anyone. Also inform them that they are lucky it is you and your boat because it could be worse.
Ask the pres if you could talk to the person directly to try and smooth things over. Explain you are a nice guy and just want to be at the lake relaxing and doing your own thing - and not worrying about what your neighbors are doing. You are not intentionally trying to bother anyone. Also inform them that they are lucky it is you and your boat because it could be worse.
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Because there is nothing better than starting those engines with the exhaust all drained back and for a few seconds sounding like dry pipes.
I have a few uptight neighbors. I heard of one asking another if the noise from the dock late at night (midnight or so) bothered them. The response he gave was, " if it was during the week and all the time, it would bother me, but these people are just here relaxing and having fun......" Work hard - play hard!
#25
What happened to "common courtesy" when it comes to powerboating?
Since not everyone enjoys the rumble of "big blocks" in the morning,
what's wrong with turning off the "pipes" around residential areas, regardless of the time of day?
Since not everyone enjoys the rumble of "big blocks" in the morning,
what's wrong with turning off the "pipes" around residential areas, regardless of the time of day?
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Well, if it was the "morning" I would certainly close things off. But the morning soon turned to all the time. I suppose we are the minority since we like the music....what ever happened to minority rights?
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We lost 'em when the Harbor Patrol showed up
You are quite correct however, that when you give someone an inch, they then want a mile!
But sometimes it's better to loose the battles in the harbor, and to win the war in the open sea!
You are quite correct however, that when you give someone an inch, they then want a mile!
But sometimes it's better to loose the battles in the harbor, and to win the war in the open sea!