On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:12:16 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:02:12 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"Jim" wrote in message
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Sure it was the CG and not the Aux, or maybe Sheriff Dept.
Must have been a slow and boring day for someone.

Definitely Coast Guard. Says so on the boarding report. And, nobody else
around here has the interesting new boats that the CG uses. They were the
subject of a news article in the sports/boating section of the local
paper.
They've got a v-hull with a huge styrofoam surround, sort of like a
pontoon
boat. Just spoke to another boarding officer on the phone. After he got
done
explaining that I shouldn't have been cited for the extinguisher, I asked
him how the boats are on Lake Ontario chop. He said "Anything more than a
3
ft chop and it makes you wanna **** blood at the end of the day". :-)

And the Lord said "Go and sin no more". :)

I rode in one of those this summer after my "incident" in the St
Lawrence Seaway. They've got cushioned air ride seats for the
Quartermaster and the crew.

But after all day, who knows.

What "incident"???

Um.....well, this happened, that happened and over the side I went.

Eventually to be pulled out by the USCG.

Thus the ride back to the dock because I wouldn't set foot in that
guides boat ever again.

Take care.

Tom

"The beatings will stop when morale improves."
E. Teach, 1717

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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What "incident"???

Um.....well, this happened, that happened and over the side I went.

Eventually to be pulled out by the USCG.

Thus the ride back to the dock because I wouldn't set foot in that
guides boat ever again.

Take care.

Tom


Hmmm. Sounds funny, but that's just me. :-)

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ...
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Where you wearing a turban by any chance - have a beard - taking
pictures - anything? :)

I have a beard and a tan. But I believe there was another factor at work
here. My 15 yr old son's girlfriend came by to see the new house earlier in
the day. She figured she'd just be sitting around, so she was wearing a
skirt that was too short while standing up, and totally outrageous (in a
good way) when sitting. My son asked if she could come fishing with us. I'm
sure she was totally visible as the CG boat (with its higher vantage point)
passed in the other direction, and was probably the only reason they made a
quick U-turn. :-)


Well then bring her with you to the insepction (of the boat) and have
her wear the same stuff ...

Worry no more ;)

Matt

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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
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Where you wearing a turban by any chance - have a beard - taking
pictures - anything? :)

I have a beard and a tan. But I believe there was another factor at work
here. My 15 yr old son's girlfriend came by to see the new house earlier
in
the day. She figured she'd just be sitting around, so she was wearing a
skirt that was too short while standing up, and totally outrageous (in a
good way) when sitting. My son asked if she could come fishing with us.
I'm
sure she was totally visible as the CG boat (with its higher vantage
point)
passed in the other direction, and was probably the only reason they
made a
quick U-turn. :-)


Well then bring her with you to the insepction (of the boat) and have
her wear the same stuff ...

Worry no more ;)

Matt

Hmm. That would probably work, although they'd probably want me to bring her
by about once a week. This girl's drop dead gorgeous. Fortunately or
unfortunately (not sure which yet), she doesn't realize it. My son does,
though. Yesterday, he was mowing the lawn while she was chattering at me
nearby as I tried to concentrate on changing the float assembly in the
boat's gas tank. She re-crossed her legs, he looked away from his work, and
put front 4" of the lawnmower through the basement window. Very nice.

I'm replacing the window glass with 1/4" plexiglass, since it's in a spot
where it's bound to be collided with again. Cost: $11.00. But, the lady at
the glass shop gave me a receipt for $57.25, just to see if my son turns
pale white when he sees the results of his inattention.

It's good to mess with teenagers' heads. :-)

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:07:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

It's good to mess with teenagers' heads. :-)

You've got her messing with one while you're messing with the other.
Poor guy, or lucky guy, depending on who's doing the messing.

bb

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:07:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

~~ snippage ~~

It's good to mess with teenagers' heads. :-)

I knew there was something I liked about you. :)

Later,

Tom

"bb" wrote in message
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On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:07:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

It's good to mess with teenagers' heads. :-)

You've got her messing with one while you're messing with the other.
Poor guy, or lucky guy, depending on who's doing the messing.

bb



She's HIS problem, and based on her personality, she's the perfect intro to
what comes later. They argue constantly about meaningless bull****, and two
days later, they have no idea what they argued about. I think they're
married already. :-)

"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 22:43:24 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

wrote:


"bb" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:07:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

It's good to mess with teenagers' heads. :-)

You've got her messing with one while you're messing with the other.
Poor guy, or lucky guy, depending on who's doing the messing.

bb



She's HIS problem, and based on her personality, she's the perfect intro
to
what comes later. They argue constantly about meaningless bull****, and
two
days later, they have no idea what they argued about. I think they're
married already. :-)


Sounds like they'd make a great addition to rec.boats!

John H

Quiet, republican slime. We're discussing pussy. :-)

heres the official word from NY
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/boats/equip/



Visual Distress Signals


State law requires all mechanically propelled vessels 16 feet in length or
greater to carry the number and type of visual distress signals as required
by the U.S. Coast Guard while operating onfederal waters. Flares or other
pyrotechnic devices must be US Coast Guard approved. New flares generally
have a three year service life, and the ones you carry must not be past
their expiration date. Never use road flares on your boat; they produce hot
slag which can drip and burn either you or your vessel.

Powerboats less than 16 feet and sailboats less than 26 feet only need to
carry visual distress signals when operating at night. Since the state has
some jurisdiction in these areas, it is recommended that all vessels sixteen
feet or greater in length carry at least three USCG approved hand held
day/night flares at all times.



In the past State Law required boaters to carry a flourescent flag for
daytime use. This requirement no longer applies if the vessel is equipped
with other sufficient daytime signals, such as day/night flares.









Fire Extinguishers

Requirements for Mechanically Propelled Vessels:

a.. Outboards Less Than 26' and of Open Construction - Exempt


b.. Less Than 26' - One (1) USCG Approved Type B-1 Extinguisher


c.. 26' to 40' - Two (2) USCG Approved Type B-1 Extinguishers


d.. 40' to 65' - Three (3) USCG Approved Type B-1 Extinguishers


e.. On any vessel, a type B-II extinguisher may be substituted for two
type B-1 extinguishers.


f.. Vessels equipped with approved fixed extinguishing systems may carry
one less B-1 extinguisher.
g..
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In article ,
Doug Kanter wrote:


"Jim" wrote in message
...
Sure it was the CG and not the Aux, or maybe Sheriff Dept.
Must have been a slow and boring day for someone.

Definitely Coast Guard. Says so on the boarding report. And, nobody else
around here has the interesting new boats that the CG uses. They were the
subject of a news article in the sports/boating section of the local paper.
They've got a v-hull with a huge styrofoam surround, sort of like a pontoon
boat. Just spoke to another boarding officer on the phone. After he got done
explaining that I shouldn't have been cited for the extinguisher, I asked
him how the boats are on Lake Ontario chop. He said "Anything more than a 3
ft chop and it makes you wanna **** blood at the end of the day". :-)

The USCG has had those boats around here for a while.

They're quite fast and extremely stable - but they definitely do NOT look
comfortable going out the inlet with any kind of wave action!

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