Ms. Demeanor -

You brought this upon yourself. Stick to the horses, I'm sure they listen to your rhetoric and I'm sure they are quieter than most power boats. And we know you're still reading this thread, you can't help it!!

The shotguns will help, but not much. A loud boat will still be nowhere dear the db limit.

I'm going to say this one more time: We need to write some letters to the City of Oshkosh. They were unaware of the DNR and are very concerned about this and it's potential impact. While the law must be resolved on a state level, at least we can solve the problem on the Fox.

BTW Demeanor - What's more "look at me" than being a cop???

Here is the latest as of 3:00 pm today.

I have been on the phone with our senators which in turn refered me to the state senators for the start of this battle. Off the record, they all agree that the is a problem. I am faxing them my ticket that I received on Sunday on the Wolf River with the names of the officiers that have be giving so many tickets out along with their fine attitides.
We all miss Gov. Tommy Thompson fighting for our rights with the DNR. Off the record, he was not a lover of the DNR and hopefully our new Gov. will feel the same way.
I want to also inform all of you about the Powerboat club in the Fremont/Oshkosh area. It is called " Tri-county Powerboat Alliance" . I would suggets that each and everyone of us join this orgination because the only way we are going to win this battle is with numbers. This is a very active club, highly respected by all. The membership fee is only $20.00 a year, (I think all of us can afford that!)
They are very aware of the problem and are in the process of holding emergent meetings on this most fustrating situatiuon. By the way, Scott Jensen and Ted Kanavas just called me at home and want to help in anyway they can. Not knowing the laws, they cannot understand why Wisconsin has their own law while the Federal govt. has already ruled on this matter.
One more thing, we all need to strick together on this issue. Let's try not to let our emotions get the best of us. I can see both sides of the coin. Let's all work together on this so we can all be happy.
Little Tommy

Here is the info for the club: Like I have said, it would be in our best interest to join this club.
I will try to obtain a phone number, but here is the address.

Tri-County Powerboat Alliance
P.O. Box 323
Fremont, Wi 54940


Little Tommy

when and where will the meetings be?

This past Saturday, we had our Green Bay Yachting Club Poker Run. The DNR, Coast Gaurd, and City police where all involved, and present at our drivers meeting. We where told that the the noise level would be enforced, which is 86..but not today, registration would be enforced, but not today! Everyone was very co-operative and the run went off without one citation, over 70 boats! Not bad. My business partners Fountain is around 115 decibles, so.. she is loud! We where told by the law enforcement agenies, all three... the laws there, we'll enforce it if "given a reason".

Don't know when the next meeting will be, but as soon as I find out that information I will be sure to pass it along. I myself will be there with I hope many of you!!
I spoke with Mercury Marine today and they are very concerned since they cannot get their motors under 90DB. The engineers at Mercury said we must be very cautious when placing fixed mufflers on the boats. It will cause too much back pressure and retain water which in turn causes the valve train to be damaged. MAJOR CONCERN!! So buyer beware. Be careful with buying fixed muffler systems, Mercury does not stand behind any of them yet. They have not been proven yet.
I will keep all of you updated on a daily basis with any new info that I obtain. Please remember, POWER IN NUMBERS. We must all stick together to win this battle against the DNR.
We also need your voice, so PLEASE call your state represenative in your area to make them aware of this problem. This is the only way we can move to rectifying this. They are willing to help, you just need to also do your part. They will listen.

Little Tommy

Re: Wisconsin noise laws (per MR. dick)
 

Personally I find the DNR's comments more offensive than a ticket. WHO's WATER????????:hothead:

Yeh, They think they own the water ways. It is all of our water, not theirs. Yeh, the comment pissed me off worse than the ticket. Terrible attitude, what goes around comes around.

Little tommy