anyone have a problem with drunk speed boaters?

Cutter · 09-21-2009, 02:00 PM

Had a problem this past weekend. Just a small 17 foot fishing boat, with me and my boy. Some college guys in a speed boat decided to start harassing other boaters. There was a small house boat and a few other fishermen in the area they were doing high speed circles around, high speed pass by's. They started throwing beer cans/bottles at some of the crafts. We ended up having to leave due to their actions. Anyone have problems with these type of people.

failghe · 09-22-2009, 08:59 PM

Wow. Some people just don't care about themselves or other people. I would have called the Marine Patrol or Sheriff. I hope nobody got hurt due to there carelessness.

jason · 09-22-2009, 10:06 PM

I have to agree. I would be on the phone or radio for any sort of marine law enforcement. I'm all for having a good time, but ruining other people's time is not good. Hopefully law enforcement got to them.

Foxyloxy · 09-23-2009, 09:20 AM

That's just so pathetic. I don't understand why some people have to act like complete asses when they're out on a boat or camping or hiking or whatever the case may be. I hope they got caught and fined.

Gopher · 09-24-2009, 09:48 AM

I live near a very, very large lake. We have some of that because we are in a college town too but the rangers are pretty up to speed when they see it. All we have to do is give them a call and they get the situation under control pretty quickly to have such a large area to patrol.

Bushman · 09-24-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by failghe

Wow. Some people just don't care about themselves or other people. I would have called the Marine Patrol or Sheriff. I hope nobody got hurt due to there carelessness.

I definitely agree, you should contact the authorities. People like that are not only a nuisance, but they are dangerous as well. Such carelessness can lead to someone getting hurt or worse.

I think this is one more example why boaters should be required to get a license to operate watercraft.

Lightfoot · 09-26-2009, 01:34 PM

I live very close to the water and there have been several problems with boaters drinking this year. There have actually been a few boat accidents that have ended in death because of it. I would contact the marine patrol.