Sticky Situation

[SS MAYFLOAT]

This past weekend was our annual Dock Party at the local lake. Things were a blast, but of course there is always the horse's butt that ruins things.

The guy across the dock, cattycorner from my slip really likes to have his music a bit too loud. He asked me if it was too loud, and I said that yes, it makes it hard to have a conversation without having to raise your voice. So, he goes to his boat, turns the volume up and walks down about 5 slips. Then he comes back, changes the music and then turns it up even louder. Not just me, but the rest of us seem to have the same problem with him. Last night, it wasn't until after midnight when he turned his music off. Until then, all we could hear inside our boat was BOOM BOOM BOOM!

Out of the 40 slips, nobody plays music unless it is inside their houseboat or cabin of their boat.

To top things off with this guy, He cleaned about a dozen bluegills and just threw the unused parts right into the lake. Many of us just shook our heads in disbelief of what he was doing.

I would ask to move to a different slip, but there are none available. I don't want to complain, but I don't want to listen to his music each and every weekend. About all of us around him have told him that we didn't care for the loud music, but the guy just can't take a hint or a direct approach.

Some of us really didn't think it was cool for him to get intoxicated with his two little girls that was with him. One is 4 and the other is 6.

Anyone else have a situation like this, and how did you handle it? I don't want to be known as the dock snitch, but I think I have the right to peace and quiet. Especially after 10 pm. Thanks..........SS

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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I don't dock my boat, but I do know at Grayson, you have been there, quite time is 11PM at the marina where the boats are docked.

 

[thefairlaneman]

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Heres an idea, Get a car alarm siren and when he turns the noise up aim it towards him and turn it on. When asked why you did it say "it is my noise detector'"It goes off and alerts me when music level get to loud" I bet this noise will over rule his noise and when he turns his off you will too............and there ant nuthin he can do about it, I use this device on my neighbor when her crazy barking dog bothers me and it works.........and there ant nothin the neighbor can do about it.

 

[fishmen111]

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It's obvious that the marina is not going to address it until someone does complain. It is also obvious that this prick is spiteful and it is useless to confront him. If you want to keep it legal and get some quiet, I think you must "rat" him out. I personally fight fire with fire and with the neighbor's consent would be sending him some Metalica, ABBA or Bee Gees at first light at 1600 watts (I know...childish). Good luck.

 

[jbjennings]

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He asked me if it was too loud, and I said that yes, it makes it hard to have a conversation without having to raise your voice. So, he goes to his boat, turns the volume up and walks down about 5 slips. Then he comes back, changes the music and then turns it up even louder. .....SS

If it's true that all the other folks have problems with him, I'd think the marina would rather send him packing than risk losing all the rest of your business.
Folks go to the lake for peace and quiet. that's how it oughta be..... You've got a lot more sense than I've got to let that pass by without losing your temper.
Shameful,
JBJ

 

[marine4003]

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Had the same problem at my marina with an anti-social idiot,trying to be Mr Big..i warned him 3-4 times to : turn down the music..stop using my hose and not storing it,keep walkways clear of debris & boat stuff ect..each time he told me to "mind my own business" now ,i'm a patient person and will tolerate alot..but when he got belligerent in front of my daughter & wife..splash!! in the drink he went..then i went to the Marina office..listed my complaints,as soon as i made it clear i was the one who complained others also went...He and his attitude are history. Remember:all bully's are no more than scared little boys.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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I've already have been labeled the "Dog Patrol" since I complained about the number of unleashed dogs. Many of the patrons feel better now that most are complying with the leash law.

The park that the Marina is in, is owned by the Army Corp of Engineers. The marina is privately operated. Complaining to the marina seems to do no good as of yet.

The parks office/recenter is located about 200 yards away from the docks. His music/noise can be heard up there. There is a ordinance that prohibits loud cars that can be heard 100' away. I would think that this ordinance would or should include boats as well. The park patrol does cruise thru the parking lot at the marina. I would think that they would have the power and authority to write this guy a citation.

Guess I'll just have to put in a written complaint about his behavior. I don't hate the guy as he is a good guy that is willing to help out others. Its that he doesn't seem to respect the peace for others to enjoy.

I'll fire off an email to the park office when I get off work today. I'll keep things posted on updates.

This guy also took some dry ice and put it into a plastic soda bottle with some water. He put the cap on and threw it into the lake. Then an unsuspecting duck came to check out what was being thrown into the water. The duck got within about 10' when it went off. I did manage to get it on video. The duck immediately dived under the water. It later came back up and flew about 100' and landed in the water. There it seemed to be distressed flopping around on the water. It finally got its senses together and seemed okay. Sure wasn't something that the kids should have witnessed.

Another guy next to me says he is going to short out his speaker wires to blow out his amp during the week when he isn't there. I don't think that is right since it would destroy the noise makers property. It would be just so simple to have it at a normal level where people can converse without having to raise their voices.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Yea, I never would get down to their level.

 

[Windykid]

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Just keep paying out the rope, he will hang himself eventually. Or some one else will make the complaint.

 

[CATransplant]

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That's a difficult situation. And idiots like that guy seem to have a habit of retaliating if you complain.

How about talking to some of the other owners about the situation. See if they agree with you regarding the loud music. If so, try to get them to sign a joint letter to the marina management. Make the letter polite, but firm, and get as many signatures (with slip numbers) as you possibly can.

There is, indeed, strength in numbers, and such a letter can have a good effect in getting the management to force the idiot to tone down his obnoxious behavior.

Further, there's no one person for the idiot to retaliate against.

Just a thought.

 

[Tyme2fish]

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I know I have 33LP around here with Polka Hits of the 50's. Crank that baby up as loud as your equipment can handle and aim the speakers at him.!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

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if he is getting drunk when he has his kids, i assume he is divorced. call child protective services. you can do it, and not leave your name. kids, dock, water, drunk = child endangerment. i live with a child protective officer.

 

[marine4003]

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Guess I'll just have to put in a written complaint about his behavior. I don't hate the guy as he is a good guy that is willing to help out others. Its that he doesn't seem to respect the peace for others to enjoy.



This guy also took some dry ice and put it into a plastic soda bottle with some water. He put the cap on and threw it into the lake. Then an unsuspecting duck came to check out what was being thrown into the water. The duck got within about 10' when it went off. I did manage to get it on video. The duck immediately dived under the water. It later came back up and flew about 100' and landed in the water. There it seemed to be distressed flopping around on the water. It finally got its senses together and seemed okay. Sure wasn't something that the kids should have witnessed.

I'm sorry,thats not my idea of a "good guy"..what that is a accident waiting to happen,no regard for others,getting drunk around a Marina with his kids present,Child Endangerment...get a list of signatures present it to management, boot this clown.
As it was stated above..don't stoop to his level.
Keep going up the chain of command until someone listens..squeeky wheel and all.

 

[woosterken]

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SS,
you said he cleaned fish and dumped the intrails in the lake
report that to ODNR, or COE I think there is a law against that.

woosterken

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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if he is getting drunk when he has his kids, i assume he is divorced. call child protective services. you can do it, and not leave your name. kids, dock, water, drunk = child endangerment. i live with a child protective officer.

Oh how I have thought of that TD.

I've discussed this with my wife a bit more. She tends to think that a letter placed on his cabin door asking him to keep the music down or face a series of formal complaints to the park office might work. If this guy was a complete arse all the time at many things, he would have been gone already. He is liked by all of us at the dock, we just wish he would put his music where the sun doesn't shine.

 

[oddjob]

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i live with a child protective officer.

Sorry to hi jack, but that theres too funny!

 

[franco802]

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Call the damn cops and remain annonymus!!!! Here if you play loud music, 1st time is a verbal warning. 2nd time you get a citation for $175.00. 3rd time they take you to jail and confiscate your radio equipment.

 

[BeerMonkey]

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burn his boat down and then you can have his spot.



sorry bout that, on a 4x4 forum im on thats pretty much everybodys soultion to any problem.

 

[Mark42]

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If the guy was drunk with young kids, that is child abuse. Next time you see that, call the police. You won't be seeing or hearing too much from him for a while. Plus, DYFUS will be visiting regularly to make sure things are clean and safe and Daddy isn't drunk or out of line.

 

[obezag]

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He asks if the music is too loud, then cranks it. He's drunk in front of his kids. Tossing entrails into the lake. Sounds as if he's asking (begging) for help in his own way. If for no other reason, I'd be calling the authorities for his kids sake.