heads up for higgins lake boaters!
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heads up for higgins lake boaters!
Johnny law is back enforcing exhaust noise! After a few years of "big boat traffic" being near non existent and not getting hassled a few lake residents are finding it necessary to call the local water patrols non emergency hotline every time they hear a "loud boat". A friend was tested and ticketed this weekend (has mufflers and everything!) and after a few casual chats with a few of the patrols I was told he wasn't the only one.
I just am blown away these people can't find anything else better to ***** about like increased b&e's, other crimes and loud Harleys. Ugh.
I just am blown away these people can't find anything else better to ***** about like increased b&e's, other crimes and loud Harleys. Ugh.
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Pete,
Radio Shack has a cheap meter tha you can buy. Just test yourself as mentioned above. 1 meter above and back of the boat. It's also a good way to fight the ticket because most popo don't do it right.
Radio Shack has a cheap meter tha you can buy. Just test yourself as mentioned above. 1 meter above and back of the boat. It's also a good way to fight the ticket because most popo don't do it right.
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I run around up there most every weekend in my 260 Baja with a 502 and Captains Call. We bought a place just off the water last year. Love the lake. The only time I open up the exhaust is if I am at least a half mile from shore. I know that from our house you sometimes hear some loud sounding boats but whenever I am at the waters edge and see a fast boat go by it doesn't seem all that loud. The wind direction and the way the sound carries and echoes off the trees can make a skiboat sound pretty loud. The DNR and the Roscommon County Sheriff were patroling the south State Park last Friday. It was the first time I saw the sheriff. Didn't see him on the 4th. If they really want to do some good they should do someting about the a-holes that were shooting fireworks off at 2 am all week long.
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Well I can chalk up the next few tickets as the price of fun. I've been stopped a few times but never ticketed yet, I am usually pretty cautious when near the State Parks. There is no way I am legal but am not about to change out the tips either....unless it get REAL expensive.
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Baja Man, Do they stop you when you are in the middle of the lake or just close to shore? Are you idleing or opened up? I see a few 25 OLs on the lake. Nice boat!
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I keep the boat at the Gerrish Township Marina.
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I run around up there most every weekend in my 260 Baja with a 502 and Captains Call. We bought a place just off the water last year. Love the lake. The only time I open up the exhaust is if I am at least a half mile from shore. I know that from our house you sometimes hear some loud sounding boats but whenever I am at the waters edge and see a fast boat go by it doesn't seem all that loud. The wind direction and the way the sound carries and echoes off the trees can make a skiboat sound pretty loud. The DNR and the Roscommon County Sheriff were patroling the south State Park last Friday. It was the first time I saw the sheriff. Didn't see him on the 4th. If they really want to do some good they should do someting about the a-holes that were shooting fireworks off at 2 am all week long.