Nuge is DEFINITELY Da' Man.

We FL. guys appreciate your support! If I ever meet Jimmy "Stuff-it" in person......
MD

I have spent about 100 hour's behind the wheel of boats in Florida and want to move there in about 5-10 year's, that is if they still have power boat's then. I can't stand reading about all the crap you guy's are going though. How much in taxes do the manatee's pay?

I was in Key West back in February and the group that I was with, wanted to go to Margaritaville and I talked them out of it. I told them what a A&$%#ole he was and what he had been doing in regards to the ridiculous manatee situation and none of us went in or bought anything. Maybe he will go broke!!!! (Fat Chance huh?)

Jimmy Puffet SUCKS

I like Jimmy Buffett.Some of the best pre concert parties I've ever been to.Sure they wear out the songs on the radio and at the beach bars but thats what most of the tourists(read money)prefer to hear..As far as the no wake manatee zones go that sucks.I'd find a boat launch close to an inlet and head offshore where these boats belong anyway.

Where do get that the boaters should move? Tread softly. Sore subject with the florida boaters. Me too. I have already been pulled over in the florida rivers, so I ain't happy either. Without the millions of $$$ that the boaters put into florida, they would roll up the carpet and file for Chapter 11 anyway. I don't remember the manatees spending any money on gas or food or motels or any other thing that puts money into Florida's budget. Maybe Buffet and his following should pay all the lost revenue for the Florida folks too. PUT THE MANATEES IN A MUSEUM IF THEY ARE THAT IMPORTANT

Is this Offshoreonly? Or rivers,lakes and canals only?Most of the boats frequently discussed here are offshore boats.We have no manatees where I live but plenty of waterfront residences and small commercial and pleasure fishing boats.We have no wake zones to protect properties and the safety of smaller craft.I have to idle a long way at times risking fouled plugs etc. but thats part of it.In the Gulf there are only the rules of the road to abide by.No speed limits,no wake zones or any other BS.Idle to the open water and raise total hell.Boats perform better with a chop than slick calm water anyway.Unless you have steps.......but thats been covered!LOL

I used to like buffet until I discovered how much he's against boating.
I'll bet his sea planes are louder than most offshore boats.

But damn wouldn't it be cool to fly to a poker run in a seaplane?You might be able to do a couple in a day!