Boat Stereo

[skargo]

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I quit boating on the weekends a couple of years ago. The last Saturday when I tried to go fishing at my favorite lake, it was impossible. Between the jet skis cutting close to other boats and the wakeboarding boats blasting rap music which was a continuous stream of f-this and f-that, the under-30 set had driven everyone else off the lake.

I wonder what lake the families go to. The one I was at was not family friendly in any way.

That's why I like the Chesapeake, you can always find your own little spot. I have pulled anchor when some rowdies got to be too much near us!

 

[CATransplant]

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I just switched to going on weekdays. I'm in control of my work schedule, so I can work on weekends and take a weekday for water fun. One of the joys of working for yourself. I'm semi-retired, anyhow, so I only work about half time.

The only people sharing the lake with me are old farts like myself and young kids playing hooky.

 

[skargo]

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I too enjoy weekday boating. I also work for myself and that really helps me get out on the weekdays. However, my wife's business is only closed on Sunday, so that's the only full day she can go. We do go out in the early evening sometimes, that's always nice during the week.

 

[Captain Caveman]

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I wonder what lake the families go to. The one I was at was not family friendly in any way.

If you went to Minnetonka you were asking for trouble, but I'm with you, there aren't any lakes within the Twin Cities metro that won't have heavy pressure on a weekend. I either fish on weekdays after work or up north. It's only time before the population catches up to the northern lakes...

 

[H20Rat]

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I quit boating on the weekends a couple of years ago. The last Saturday when I tried to go fishing at my favorite lake, it was impossible. Between the jet skis cutting close to other boats and the wakeboarding boats blasting rap music which was a continuous stream of f-this and f-that, the under-30 set had driven everyone else off the lake.

I wonder what lake the families go to. The one I was at was not family friendly in any way.

Those WERE the families... That is what young people (aka families) do these days. A quick look around my workplace, all the fishing boats or pontoons are owned by the over 50 crowd, and numerous wakeboard boats/pwc's in the under 40 group.

Obviously exceptions to the rule, but in general it means more people enjoying boating as an activity. Younger people are probably going to do things other than sit on a tinny and have a quiet conversation.

 

[RL Gman]

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OP, somewhat pointless, but fun/great thread. I've enjoyed reading the responses...

Granted, it shows the same dichotomy as I've seen everywhere when it comes to boating, everyone does it one way, or another and very seldom do you find the people in the middle or at least willing to accept reasonable opinions.

I think it comes down to the 90% rule. 90% of people are not going to bother you (and as I read the OP's first post, he sounds like a 90%er), the other 10% will, regardless if it is on the water, or that d-bag at work.

All in all, if I could handle fan boats driving around (back in my FL days) I can handle the passing of a loud stereo. If I'm anchored up and enjoying a nice quite day and someone anchors up next to me blasting music, now I'm annoyed.

v/r Gman.

 

[HotKetchup]

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I fish mostly on local lakes. Nothing more offensive than a inconsiderate jackass buzzing back and forth with his stereo at full blast. Maybe except mosquitos. Its legal to kill them though.

 

[LadyFish]

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We live on the water and voices, music, early morning power tools and late night parties seem amplified at times.

We love our music and play it everyday on the boat and on the dock. We try to be sensitive to the fact that noise does carry on water so we keep it low until we're sure no one else can hear it, then turn it up. A little common courtesy goes a long way.

On the other hand, its not just boat steroes thats a problem, its people who rent waterfront properties who are inconsiderate of the residents who live there. I guess they don't realize when they stay up all night and party until 5 a.m. that the people in the house next door are getting up in 30 minutes to go to work.

All I got to say is we should all show respect and consideration for our fellow man.

I got into a stereo war with someone who pulled up right next to the boat while we were fishing, blaring music and being loud.

"Boat rage" is not the answer. We can't control how others behave, only our response to the behavior. All I know is that I wish the lead weight I had on my leader that day was a little heavier for a 'fly-by casting."

 

[DECK SWABBER 58]

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One thing to keep in mind too, is that most people go onto lakes for tranquility. Nobody goes onto a freeway for tranquility, so I think that extra concern and compassion should be taken for others while on the water.

But to be sitting at anchor and having someone a 1/2 mile away cranking their music which may or may not be everyone else's favorite is rude. I love loud rock and roll, but I go to concerts, or stay home(no neighbors nearby) because I respect my fellow man!

I think you guys pretty well summed it up.

 

[GXL205 Deke]

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No Bloviating, No lecture, No cute little cliche, just one simple statement. "The golden rule."

Have fun on the water that time of year is finally here!

 

[CATransplant]

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Those WERE the families... That is what young people (aka families) do these days. A quick look around my workplace, all the fishing boats or pontoons are owned by the over 50 crowd, and numerous wakeboard boats/pwc's in the under 40 group.

Obviously exceptions to the rule, but in general it means more people enjoying boating as an activity. Younger people are probably going to do things other than sit on a tinny and have a quiet conversation.

Uh, no. There were no families on that lake. Just boats full of 20-somethings. The youngest person I saw was about 16, and he was buzzing boats with his jetski.

 

[CATransplant]

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If you went to Minnetonka you were asking for trouble, but I'm with you, there aren't any lakes within the Twin Cities metro that won't have heavy pressure on a weekend. I either fish on weekdays after work or up north. It's only time before the population catches up to the northern lakes...

No, not Minnetonka. It's too far from me. I boat on the lakes in the northeast metro area. Mostly on smaller lakes. Sometimes, those are the worst on weekends, since there's less room for division of activities. A lot of the boats come from the docks at the homes around the lake. Those seem to be the ones filled with late teen or early 20s folks. Still, they don't seem to get out of bed before noon, so I can fish in the early morning during the week and not see them, even during the summer when they're out of school and at home.

At one of my favorite lakes, there's a house where a vintage float plane is tied up. The guy is always doing touch and go flights. His landing and takeoff pattern goes right over one of the best fishing spots on the lake. Funny stuff sometimes. If you're fishing there, he'll buzz you, with the expectation that you'll move off so he can land. I always do, of course, but it's pretty annoying at times.

I have many, many stories...

 

[capt sam]

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man I'm glad I live here, a 15 minute boat ride and I don't see another person all day.

 

[CATransplant]

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I hear you. I can do something similar if I go out on the Mississippi and head into a backwater to go fishing. It's rare to see anyone else in those spots, and the fishing's good. On the other hand, in a 12' aluminum boat, getting to the backwaters often means dodging 15-barge tows with the wakes they produce. It's not really dangerous if you're paying attention, of course, but it's an adventure.

Still, I see 12-year-old kids out on the river in little jonboats with air-cooled outboards, so I guess I'm just old and over-cautious. Fishing's great, though.

 

[Thajeffski]

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This is why salt water is and always will be better.

Too many people in such a tight space.....the rich prick kids will always come out and ruin your day.

When i see wake board boats with those damn speakers on top of the racks I want to smash them all off the towers! What an arrogant thing to even think of installing on your boat.

I do have a stereo on mine, but there's no amp, no sub, just 4 5 inch speakers that are great when you're anchored somewhere.

The only time I've ever been pissed about someones music on the water in my neck of the woods was when I pulled up to an island about 10am.

At 12 some boat owner came out and he had two ghetto girls on it with him......smoking, tattoed, white, with jet black curly hair.

They pull up to the beach and start blasting music. At this point there might have been 5 or 6 families directly near it. Their music is so loud the whole beach is putting up with it.......all of a sudden **** THIS **** THAT ******* THIS SUCK ON MY **** comes out of the speakers, and the guy doesn't react.

I walked up to him and said "hey would you mind turning it down, most people here didn't come to listen to that type of thing"

The girls were scowling but he said "sure man no problem"

5 mins later he pulled anchor, went about 10-15 seconds out under power, threw the anchor and I guess resumed his music, we couldn't hear it though because it was a windy day on the ocean and we were up wind.

 

[ezmobee]

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When i see wake board boats with those damn speakers on top of the racks I want to smash them all off the towers! What an arrogant thing to even think of installing on your boat.

+1 on that

 

[CATransplant]

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+1 on that

Plus....

YOU KIDS GET OFF MY LAWN!

We're just a bunch of grumpy old men, it seems. We just don't understand the yoots of today. They need their tunes, no matter what they're doing, and they've already blown their ears out, so they need them

LOUD!

 

[Knot Waiting]

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Plus....
They need their tunes, no matter what they're doing, and they've already blown their ears out, so they need them

LOUD!

You are 100% right. Music has expanded its aplications and availability ten fold in the last few years. Ipods, MP3 cell phones, unlimited downloads have almost made music a necessity instead of a convenience. Not that it replaces the need for a certain ammount of courtesy but these advances have established music in places it may not have been heard often before. Heck, I feel the urge to rock out a lil as I type this. Not deaf yet though..... just selective, lol.

 

[CATransplant]

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Hmm...you may have misunderstood my point a little, there....

 

[skargo]

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This is why salt water is and always will be better.

Too many people in such a tight space.....the rich prick kids will always come out and ruin your day.

I see your point, sort of. I do most of my boating in the Upper Chesapeake, which is 99.9% salt free, and there are miles and miles of water available to you where no boneheads are.
Soooo, I will say brackish water is, and always will be better