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Originally Posted by MikeF-NH
I have had nothing but excellent interactions with MP on Winni. Last weekend my wife and I spent the weekend on the lake and went down to Sheblys for dinner. On the way, we watched a few jet skiers jumping wakes MUCH too close to other boat including ours. I mentioned this to my wife so she understood the danger and legal issue. While eating dinner, we looked out and saw MP nab these guys just outside the bandstand. We left the restaurant 15 minutes later and he was having what looked like a pleasant interaction with another boat then he came right over to us (it was dusk). I had my nav lights on and he asked us if he could talk to use..."sure!".
Bottom line is he was VERY pleasant and stated that our anchor light on the stern was a bit low and not completely visible at 360 degrees. It was a replacement and I had it for years and thought it was just above my head but I was wrong. He treated the moment as "educational" and asked "do you have life jackets on board..."sure right under the front deck" and he said "fine...have a nice night" and was on his way.
The entire "event" from him pulling the jet skiers over to use saying good night to him was text book of what should be expected of these officers. Like everyone, I'm sure they have bad days and that some may have something to prove but I would say that as a group, NHMP is a class act and I'm glad to see them everytime I see them on the water. I think most people who are obeying the law and acting respectfully (treat others as you want to be treated) would agree.
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The stern light doesnt have to be visible at 360 degrees under way its more like 280 degrees of light it has to be 360 degrees when at anchor.