cops did a safety inspection on your vessel while you were waiting in line
to launch at a boat ramp?

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Absolutely offended. This is intrusive enforcement with no probable
cause.


I would only be offended that they were squandering police resources for
something that could be accomplished by the boy scouts.

BTW my best experience on the water with law enforcement was a stop by a
Florida Marine Patrol officer who was really looking for fishing violations. In
a very friendly conversation with the officer, who was complimenting me on how
I had my boat rigged, I realized he had seen every piece of required equipment.
That man was a professional. I guess I did make it easy for him since
everything is easily accessible but that is for my safety. My experience with
SW Fla marine officers has always been positive.