Irritating loud boat

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Originally Posted by sunset on the dock

Tonight while sitting on our friends dock in the N.E. area of the lake(Northern W'boro,T,boro, Melvin Village area) there was a boat of about 25', obeying the speed limit, yet irritating loud and obnoxious. Ironically there was quite a bit of other boat traffic through the area...bow riders, pontoons, etc. where it was not a problem at all...fun and entertaining to watch, really adding to the fun and interest to the lake, and disturbing no one. Everyone commented on the juxtaposition of how one boat, compared to the many others, can truly be so irritating and disruptive to the peace and tranquility of the lake. Why do some people feel they have to call so much attention to their boating activities? This to us was an example of how a few bad apples tend to spoil boating for the majority and why new laws have been necessary.

SOTD, No new law was required to handle this.... There has been a noise ordinance on the books for many year now. Ask BH, and some of the others that have had to deal with it. If you really feel a boat was extraordinary loud. Don't just fuss about it. Pull out some binoculars get a good description of the boat and as many of the bow numbers as you can and call it in. The Marine Patrol will be more then happy to talk to you. And if they have enough information to identify the boat they will keep an eye out for it.

I myself had an incident this weekend. I knew where the boats came from and basically who was behind the wheel. As two boats left a NWZ more then early and one passed right by me less then 50 ft coming onto plane. The Marine Patrol was not in a position to see the situation, however was not to far away. I took a few moments, and talked to the officer, who was more then glad to listen. Took what information I had, and said she would pass the word around. All I will say about the incident, is that it involved a marina, and two workers from the Marina, in two separate boats. I will also say this, along with talking to the MP, who said they would keep an eye on the Marina for a few weeks as best they could. I also called and talked to the Owner of the Marina. There was no bashing, no name calling, The frustration was understood, the owner listened, apologized and completely did what was necessary to resolve the situation.

Bottom line is this, Don't just post about things. If you think a law is being violated then pass along enough information to the MP to do something about it. Even better yet, if you know who the offenders are go to the source. For me it worked out for the best. I got to meet a wonderful MP officer who listened, and talk to a business owner, who both took the time to deal with a situation, and do what was necessary to resolve it properly.

To the Marine Patrol officer I talk too, Hopefully you realize who you are, thank-you....I you should read this.

To the Marina, owner if you read this, likewise I hope you realize who you are.... your business went up several notches in my book for your professionalism.