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05-26-2008, 07:54 AM
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Well guys... I got pulled over on Saturday night at dusk in Holland. I didn't have my light pole in and probably should have. (I actually thought the rear center white light was sufficient, but after checking the rules, that's only good if you're a sail boat).
I was running only one engine at the time in Lake Mac, and purposely left it running when they pulled up. I then shut it off and the 2 guys in the boat were big fans of the engines. They said they didn't see any issue with the little bit of noise I was making with my mufflers on. (I would have been at or slightly above the legal limit with both engines running.) They said there was no need to test it. So I am encouraged by the attitude of the police in Holland. They weren't out there to get me, just wanted to make sure I knew the rules. That's 2 guys of the many that would work that shift... but at least there isn't a bounty on us or something by everyone. I'm sure Grand Haven would have ended differently.
I was running only one engine at the time in Lake Mac, and purposely left it running when they pulled up. I then shut it off and the 2 guys in the boat were big fans of the engines. They said they didn't see any issue with the little bit of noise I was making with my mufflers on. (I would have been at or slightly above the legal limit with both engines running.) They said there was no need to test it. So I am encouraged by the attitude of the police in Holland. They weren't out there to get me, just wanted to make sure I knew the rules. That's 2 guys of the many that would work that shift... but at least there isn't a bounty on us or something by everyone. I'm sure Grand Haven would have ended differently.
05-27-2008, 09:40 AM
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I waited till after the holiday to post to get a better idea. A few loud boats were running around and did not seem to get pulled over. Midnight's challenger passed the cops a few times in hanky and they never messed with him.
I had a nav light pop and was pulled over. They know the boat and I assumed they were gonna mess with me more but....they were very cool. They just said your front nav light is out, have a good night.
So far... I would say the priority is not loud exhaust this year. That could change though. If your boat is way loud I would expect to get pulled over.
I had a nav light pop and was pulled over. They know the boat and I assumed they were gonna mess with me more but....they were very cool. They just said your front nav light is out, have a good night.
So far... I would say the priority is not loud exhaust this year. That could change though. If your boat is way loud I would expect to get pulled over.
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05-27-2008, 09:12 PM
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Hehe... yes, yes his does wake the dead... but he's smart enough to stay out of holland/GH. I wish I had the guts to run "mufflerless" - but I don't know if I'd like it either for more than a few times a year. 
By the way, Ratickle - I got pulled over by Ottawa county sheriffs... and they were definitely good guys.
By the way, Ratickle - I got pulled over by Ottawa county sheriffs... and they were definitely good guys.
05-28-2008, 12:22 AM
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I know the guys running the County boats in Holland and Saugatuk. They're pretty cool guys, at least my experience.....
. Last year was when I got harassed by the Coastee's in Holland on my 185 PowerPlay. I was detained for about 55 minutes with those guys. Man I WAS SO PISSED when I saw the way they rafted off to me. I had scratches all over the side of my hull. I spent about 3 1/2 hours color-sanding and buffing the Port side. Anywho, good to hear we are getting some respect again, although it would've been o'k if they popped Tibbs... 
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. Last year was when I got harassed by the Coastee's in Holland on my 185 PowerPlay. I was detained for about 55 minutes with those guys. Man I WAS SO PISSED when I saw the way they rafted off to me. I had scratches all over the side of my hull. I spent about 3 1/2 hours color-sanding and buffing the Port side. Anywho, good to hear we are getting some respect again, although it would've been o'k if they popped Tibbs... ,JK Nick
05-30-2008, 10:39 AM
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Hey Jeff, hope you had good week. Yesterday we sea-trialed my friends new boat. He just picked up a REAL nice 357 Formula. The little Powerplay's currently has a 260 sitting in it, but will be recieving a 320 EFI motor that I have in the barn pretty soon here. How's the boat? Did you get it set-up how you like now?
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