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re: Getting checked by green jeans on the water
Posted on 6/30/14 at 8:33 am to maisweh
Posted on 6/30/14 at 8:33 am to maisweh
I got stopped this past Saturday by a Sheriff vessel with two coast guard on board with him. Checked me for papers, vests, whistle/horn, fire extinguisher, driver's license, and asked specifically about my throwable flotation device. I guess they were particularly interested in my boat because I don't have my numbers on the side yet (waiting for them to come in the mail). Didn't say a thing about my buddies and their beers, but they could see none of us were belligerent.
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Posted on 6/30/14 at 8:44 am to maisweh
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what is this "throwable" you speak of?
A type 4 pfd.. Like a ring or one of those square ones that people sit on most the time.
Flares are only required if the body of water you're on is over 2miles wide at its narrowest point.
Eta:
Also the "beer limit" on a boat is a complete fabrication. There is NO limit to the amount that of beers you can have in a boat, you can also drive while operating a boat, just can't be drunk.
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 11:04 am
Posted on 6/30/14 at 8:47 am to maisweh
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what is this "throwable" you speak of? ive never gotten asked for one.
A throwable life preserver is not like a life jacket. It is typically a floating ring "life ring" that can be thrown some distance to a man overboard.
I think they are only required on vessels over 26'. Don't quote me, though.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 8:56 am to brass2mouth
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There is one limit to the amount that of beers you can have in a boat, you can also drive while operating a boat, just can't be drunk.
i don't normally call out people for their typos, but in the context of your comment it was too much to pass up. hitting the sauce a little early this week?Posted on 6/30/14 at 8:58 am to maisweh
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then he asks which were blue and which were green wings
i can just see myself trying to explain this one to a game warden: "uh, the green-winged teal are the ones with.... green.... wings??"
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:01 am to Who Me
I'm rarely checked
I rarely fish populated waters
Vehicle traffic stops on the roadway law enforcment always runs the plate. From my experience GJ just pulls up and checks license, catch, and life jackets unless you obviously have an expired sticker on the side. I'm not stealing someone else's registration numbers. Just expiration date.
Worst case scenario, I get a citation for having expired registration.
I rarely fish populated waters
Vehicle traffic stops on the roadway law enforcment always runs the plate. From my experience GJ just pulls up and checks license, catch, and life jackets unless you obviously have an expired sticker on the side. I'm not stealing someone else's registration numbers. Just expiration date.
Worst case scenario, I get a citation for having expired registration.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:04 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Don't forget their Ace in the hole, throwable floatation and it has to say that.
Finally got one after two tickets.
Finally got one after two tickets.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:05 am to Galactic Inquisitor
Never knew of this nor never got checked for it.
quote:
A throwable life preserver is not like a life jacket. It is typically a floating ring "life ring" that can be thrown some distance to a man overboard.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:09 am to gorillacoco
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i can just see myself trying to explain this one to a game warden: "uh, the green-winged teal are the ones with.... green.... wings??"
honestly didnt have a witty comeback for it. we were too shocked at the moment. i went sit in the truck, my hunting buddy says after they got it sorted out which were blue and which were green, the guy asked how many drakes and how many hens....
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:11 am to BIG Texan
quote:Pretty ridiculous, IMO. Why not just throw them a life jacket?
throwable floatation and it has to say that
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:12 am to FelicianaTigerfan
every time(non fishing), its license, life jackets, and throwable
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:59 am to boom roasted
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Why not just throw them a life jacket?
Because life jackets are not made to be thrown and will only fly a short distance in comparison to a throwable ring.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 11:09 am to BIG Texan
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i don't normally call out people for their typos, but in the context of your comment it was too much to pass up. hitting the sauce a little early this week?
haha...edited
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throwable floatation and it has to say that
Yeah, if you look at the tag or on the back of it, if it qualifies, it will say "TYPE IV THROWABLE PFD." A lot of people get caught up thinking that its just a seat cushion and think the pull up ones on their boat count, and unless it says those words on it, it doesn't.
But You would have to be a dick to him, or he a dick period for you to get an actual ticket for it.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 11:11 am to FelicianaTigerfan
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Vehicle traffic stops on the roadway law enforcment always runs the plate. From my experience GJ just pulls up and checks license, catch, and life jackets unless you obviously have an expired sticker on the side. I'm not stealing someone else's registration numbers. Just expiration date.
Its up to the agent, like I said, I always ran the numbers as I pulled up. Some do, some don't.
However, in all 100% no bullshite honesty, if you're a cop you'll just get told to sort it out and be on your way.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:34 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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It's called nystagmus. It's the involuntary jerking of the eyes while in motion. When your eyes move back and forth following the stimulus they will twitch involuntarily.
They will at least when they get past the point where you can see in the corner of the eye. I have only ever met one person that could pass this test while drunk.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 1:26 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
I've also heard that the throwable needs to be readily accessable... arguably not buried in a hatch somewhere...
I keep one handy dandy in my a net just above the driver under the t-top.
If someone actually fell in, it would be a good thing to have handy.
I keep one handy dandy in my a net just above the driver under the t-top.
If someone actually fell in, it would be a good thing to have handy.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 1:38 pm to Grassy1
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I've also heard that the throwable needs to be readily accessable... arguably not buried in a hatch somewhere...
got stopped on my jetski when i was a 16 year old, mouthed off to the GW and was threatened with a ticket for not having my fire extenguisher accessible because it was under my seat.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 2:08 pm to brass2mouth
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However, in all 100% no bullshite honesty, if you're a cop you'll just get told to sort it out and be on your way
I might try a name drop or two but would never use my profession for favoritism.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 2:19 pm to Grassy1
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I've also heard that the throwable needs to be readily accessable...
some states it must be withing arms reach of someone, not in a compartment
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