boarded by the Coast Guard
 

Saturday 7/6 went fishing in New Haven harbor. Was just drifting outside the channel, when all of a sudden - in the distance we could see a boat comming at us at a high rate of speed. As he got closer I could see it was a CG vessel. He came along side and asked permission to board. When the two petty officers come aboard and asked to see my license and other required items, everything was going nicely. Then they asked about the fire extinguisher and I told them that it didn't work. They looked at me and I explained that this was the first day out on the water, and that I had a brand new extinguisher but forgot it at home. They gave me a warning and I have to send in evidence that I have one on board. These guys were very courtous and professional. However they drew the line when I asked them if I could fire the M60 they had at the bow of their boat. I assured them that I would only fire short bursts and in a safe direction, but they were unyielding.

Anyway it was a good day, but fish 1 Hal 0

Regards to all

Hal

:you: thats great

Very funny,

Keep at it, I know your luck will change.

Not all USCG are so nice.

Not all fish are so uncooperative.

Not so sure about any authorized use of the M60
But How cool would that be.. Just as a jetski'er makes his 50th pass through your fishing hole.. Short burst, short burst, then let er eat..

Just a thought, Enjoy!:beer:

Good story, I almost got boarded by the Navy once but then some other idiot who got closer than me to their area drew there attention. I would have liked to fire their gun too!

there were some contractors up at the outdoor range last year with a M249 (and its bigger brother set up on a tripod). They used up more ammo in 15 minutes than I've used in my life. Everyone just stopped shooting and watched these guys. They had two teenage kids with them that they let run both guns. There was some serious gun envy going on. I went over and talked to them for a bit(British/S. African accent), real nice guys. I don't know where they got their hardware, but it was the real thing and they had 10K plus rounds of ammo with them

I want one on the bow of my V20 for dumb butts in bass boats and jet skis...I WANT one...

Rob, I KNOW exactly where you were, and why you almost got stopped. Ever notice that they have no sense of humor AT ALL??? Two years ago we were going back to Leonardo, and I accidently missed the corner bouy on the turn towards shore. In less time than it takes to type this, there they were, coming up on me really fast in that twin engined boat of theirs.. one guy on the helm and one guy with his M16 at chest height .... not leveled at us, but you knew it wouldn't take much for him to swing it our way. Told me I was in restricted waters... I explained we were going in and I just missed the bouy...said I was sorry, etc.. They let me go with a stern warning that they had my boat's numbers and if I was stopped again I could explain why to the captain on the pier. Like I said, no sense of humor at all... lol

did you at least tell them that we pay there salary

I have been bordered before, guys were great till when thy asked me foe my Lic. and reg and they were in my truck. Then the guy said ok we will do it the hard way then, I got scared!! But all they did was take my name and ask me all kinds of questions and said have a great day! That was back in 2000 I think??

All over Manasquan river like flies. I'm all for safety checks and the like but ever notice they only stop little guys and never a 54' Viking.

Coasties aren't too bad, its the NJ state marine police that are jackasses.