Sat 11/6/21

[Bassknuckles]

Went out at high tide out of Jones inlet (9:30 AM) . Beautiful, calm day going out with the east breeze. Prior to getting out of the inlet I was interrupted by the coast guard and a DEC officer. Nassau police were there also. They were checking almost every boat going out or coming in from the inlet. They completely went through the entire vessel. Unfortunately, they gave me 2 tickets for only having one fire extinguisher on board (26 feet +) require 2. Also, they couldn't read my oil discharge plaque because it was faded from the sun so another ticket. Anyway, after the brief interruption we trolled along the beach with several other boats from 40 feet to 20 feet without a touch. We stooped at a few areas where we were marking fish and used diamond jigs and caught dog fish non-stop. A lot different then last weekend as we didn't see any bunker or whales around. Lots of boats at the reefs but I didn't hear of to much. In at 2:30 pm and went to the local boat store for another extinguisher and plaque. Hopefully, I will get out of any fines by showing the receipts for the extinguisher and plaque. 2 more weeks and it's a wrap for me.

 

[pequa1]

Never heard of an oil plaque but then again my boat is rarely run and only 18'.

 

[jpd]

You Ocean Runners need a new version of Waze...saved me a bunch of tickets on the highways...

 

[pequa1]

Ahh, anyone running the ocean this time of year can probably afford the tickets lol.

 

[poorrichard]

The oil plaque is required on boats 26-ft. and greater in length

 

[poorrichard]

Remember it is November.. On a boat under 21-ft you are required to wear a PFD.

Law states from November first to May first, on boats under 21-ft. you must wear a PFD

 

[Bassknuckles]

I attached the checkoff that the coast guard used. There check is completely different then the ones the bay constables or police use as I pass those when I got boarded LOL. I thought it was funny when they were checking for oil in my bilge considering I have outboards. Also, make sure your valve for the toilet is secure to prevent accidental discharge he actually went behind my toilet to check.

 

[Macks]

Went out at high tide out of Jones inlet (9:30 AM) . Beautiful, calm day going out with the east breeze. Prior to getting out of the inlet I was interrupted by the coast guard and a DEC officer. Nassau police were there also. They were checking almost every boat going out or coming in from the inlet. They completely went through the entire vessel. Unfortunately, they gave me 2 tickets for only having one fire extinguisher on board (26 feet +) require 2. Also, they couldn't read my oil discharge plaque because it was faded from the sun so another ticket. Anyway, after the brief interruption we trolled along the beach with several other boats from 40 feet to 20 feet without a touch. We stooped at a few areas where we were marking fish and used diamond jigs and caught dog fish non-stop. A lot different then last weekend as we didn't see any bunker or whales around. Lots of boats at the reefs but I didn't hear of to much. In at 2:30 pm and went to the local boat store for another extinguisher and plaque. Hopefully, I will get out of any fines by showing the receipts for the extinguisher and plaque. 2 more weeks and it's a wrap for me.

Kind of surprised they gave you tickets and not a warning..

 

[pequa1]

Not to give them any ideas but I am not sure the Town of Oyster Bay bay constables even know about one weakfish, one slot, three bluefish etc. let alone ANYthing about number of fire extinguishers, oil discharge plaque, etc. Ones on the south shore are courteous and professional but the ones that don't fish themselves (?)