Pet Peeve's while on your boat?
05-06-2013 | 09:41 AM
#231
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From: Marinette, Wi
Lots of things I can relate to, some I hope to never have to experience.
That being said:
Idiots who don't realize there are maritime laws. You know the guy on the right who you slow down for so he can cross your bow at a safe distance and then it becomes a game of chicken with me thinking WTF dude just go so I finally give up and haul ass to get out of his way and he gives me the finger. Go home.
Kids on jet skis with parents who apparently want them dead, just shoot em or something. Here Johnny go where you want and drive right at boats and keep your head in your little ass the whole time because you are free to do everything wrong and dangerous. Mommy and I are going to sit here and get hammered.
Excessive bees, bugs, etc.
People asking if our great dane is a lab. Ok, so his ears aren't cropped, but have you ever seen a lab with legs longer than yours?
The super short season up here!!!!!!!!!!!!
I make sure anyone who comes with is informed about what they need to do while on the boat which is pretty much nothing and where the safety gear is etc. I wouldn't invite anyone who has the potential to make an awesome day not so awesome. Like others have said don't expect any gas $ but I won't be offended if you at least offer or offer to buy lunch--we are going with or without you.
That being said:
Idiots who don't realize there are maritime laws. You know the guy on the right who you slow down for so he can cross your bow at a safe distance and then it becomes a game of chicken with me thinking WTF dude just go so I finally give up and haul ass to get out of his way and he gives me the finger. Go home.
Kids on jet skis with parents who apparently want them dead, just shoot em or something. Here Johnny go where you want and drive right at boats and keep your head in your little ass the whole time because you are free to do everything wrong and dangerous. Mommy and I are going to sit here and get hammered.
Excessive bees, bugs, etc.
People asking if our great dane is a lab. Ok, so his ears aren't cropped, but have you ever seen a lab with legs longer than yours?
The super short season up here!!!!!!!!!!!!
I make sure anyone who comes with is informed about what they need to do while on the boat which is pretty much nothing and where the safety gear is etc. I wouldn't invite anyone who has the potential to make an awesome day not so awesome. Like others have said don't expect any gas $ but I won't be offended if you at least offer or offer to buy lunch--we are going with or without you.
05-06-2013 | 09:51 AM
#232
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the problem with maratime laws and boat usage is the training involved to the licensing, and law enforcement of it all is a fraction of what it is on the road with cars. For the most part anybody can jump into a boat without training nor do you even have to have insurance most of the time. Water also makes it particular tough at times because its not a flat surface with nice intersections etc. I dont really care for more law enforncement, but at times it would be nice to cut down on idiots
Should have added another peeve of mine, not having the boat yet! Can't wait to hear the big blocks roar again
Last edited by deemo99; 05-06-2013 at 09:54 AM.
05-07-2013 | 07:04 AM
#238
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From: Thousand Islands area
The biggest thing would be life jackets. After that Im guessing as long as you dont have people riding on the bow, you could potentially get as many as you wanted, but I would bet at a certain point some LEO is going to be unhappy about being over crowded.
05-07-2013 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks guys, I was thinking while underway some could ride in the cabin and some outside. Just wanting to plan for bringing my family and another family. My wife's parents would be fine in the cabin until o get anchored then everyone can wander around freely. So 11 or so would be no problem as long as there's life jackets....... and they're not riding thr bow lol
