What was the ticket for?

We all had more fun in Saugatuck this year then Grand Haven!!

Sound, 97 db, 93 db w/ slient choice on (496's)

Wow! 93 with silent choice on? How are we suppose to get under 90db?

The problem with most Cops is their us against them mentality. In their mind your already a criminal and everyone lie's, etc. Cops are trained to take control of situations, argue with them and they will step up to the level neccessary to maintain that control over you; someone in their head that's already "guilty" of something.

I totally agree! The only problem is he'll probably be waiting for you when you leave, now that you have do a thorough job of pi$$ing him off. These guys have a new toy (db gun) and agenda given to them by the homeowners who bought next to the railroad tracks and can't stand the noise of the trains.
The REAL crime here is not allowing the use of switchable exhausts- a lot of $$$ is spent to have these systems, and most use them in an effort to be respectful in the marinas and other noise-sensitive areas. It's the area of the law that needs the most work, IMHO.
Everyone is sensitive to noise of one type or another- I've been working on private jets for 25+ years and can't stand the noise of them anymore, and I don't care much for cars that have been turned into vibratory spam cans from hip-hop playing subwoofers. And, sorry to those that own them with open pipes, but I can't stand Harleys-they easily exceed 100+db, and the law is doing nothing about them. I live on the river on a scenic route, and I can hear them coming from miles away (BTW, I have no problem with muffled ones)

I still love the sound of an offshore performance boat , and I don't see the problem in just letting us enjoy them as long as we are respectful. Kevin is right- politicians are stupid, and if you do the work for them, some good might come from it.
Jim

82db my dog barks louder than that

We got warned while touring Lake Michigan a month ago. I sent an email to the mayor and all of the city council members expressing my dispeasure, and that i would not spend money in GH again.

I got no response. Zero. Nada. Nyet. Nothing.

They don't care if another performance boat ever goes there.

I have a friend who is a State cop. He has a Pantera with a 468 and 4 in exhaust. Loud for sure. He was kicked off Torch and told by one of his H2O brothers that he could only run on the big water on tues. and thurs. Reason: All the "cotton tops" around the Marina didn't like the sound of his boat. He can't be loud but they can stand on thier porches and flip him off as he goes by?!?!? I can see the noise being a problem at night but....

You guys are right, it is a money thing. But society is getting soft too. My opinion, keep your loud exhaust. Don't conform to today's society. My .02

WOW - ain't that the truth!!! I have been in the south for about a month now and here is just another reason why everyone is from OH & MI.

That's amazing that they are doing that.