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GoneFishin
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Your Answer
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4/1/2008 12:58:44 PM
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I recently had the opportunity to attend a meeting in Montgomery where the subject was discussed in detail in order to formulate the procedure that will be followed. At the time, the following was determined based on input from various interested parties:
If it is suspected that a vessel exceeds 26'11" in length, it will be stopped and measured. A 12lb weight attached to a 300 foot 1/4 inch nylon line will be lowered into the water and then attached to a buoy at the bow of the vessel.
A second line which duplicates the first will be lowered from the furthest point aft the bow. This will generally be at the propeller. The distance between the buoys will be determined.
If, based on the measurement, it is determined that the vessel exceeds the minimum length of 26'11", the boat will be boarded and all passengers will be transferred to the official vessel. Two buoys will be placed in close proximity to the measured vessel one mile apart using GPS. A measured run with an official at the controls will be done and the speed determined by radar. A return trip will then be taken and the average of the two runs will be the speed recorded.
If the vessel speed exceeds 60 m.p.h., it is in violation of the code and will be towed and removed from the water and placed on a trailer. An official measuring stick will be placed at the bow perpendicular to the bow and a chalk line placed on the pavement. A second line from the furthest distance from the bow will made utilizing the same stick. The trailer will then be moved and the distance between the lines will be measured. If it exceeds 26'11", the vessel will be impounded and the registered owner issued a citation. If the vessel is not in violation based on the measurement, will be returned to the water and the file noted so the vessel operator is not stopped again.
Finally, since one of the key officials has a hearing problem, the discussion of decibel level was tabled.
April Fool!!
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