Sea Gulls have something in common with PWC's

SS MAYFLOAT

Admiral
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I have fished on Lake Erie for the last ten years. I would have been up their fishing more if I had the taste of Jumbo Perch before that! During my virginity as a boater on Lake Erie, I noticed that when leaving the channel of the Portage River, when your start to plane out, the sea gulls come from everywhere and follow your boats wake looking for tasty treats. Now days with my 27 footer, It seems that the gulls have left my wake and have been replaced with PWC's! :mad: Those PWC's look at my wake for two things: 1-try to hit the gulls, 2-Using the wake to jump. I like watching the gulls, I think it is neat to see. On the other hand, watching a large busted babe on a PWC bouncing and ah jiggling on my wake is entertaining too! This is dangerous to me, it is rough watching where I'm going while watching the show behind me. Coast Guard had told me that a good video of their actions and registration numbers would be enough to land them a citation.. So now I pop out the ole video and it acts like bait. Those dummies are on video now and really show off for the camera. Little do they know who else is going to see this. I still like watching the gulls even that once in awhile my boat has to have some bird doo washed off. I don't think I can wash off the PWC that smashes into the side of my boat. I have friends that have PWCs and want me to ride them, I refuse because I know myself. If I ride one, I'll want one. I refuse to give in. As a matter of fact I think I will put a little PWC sticker on my hull for every PWC that I get busted for wreckless operation. My word for the PWC operator is "Have all the fun you want, But leave my Wake alone and stay away from my boat".! :D
 

martinwinte

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Aug 23, 2001
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Re: Sea Gulls have something in common with PWC's

Well said.... I own a PWC and my wife (a large busted babe) :D an I enjoy it alot. It is fun to jump boat wakes, ect. If people are not following guidelines by staying away a certain amount from a boat or doing something as stupid as chasing wildlife they deserve to get cited, a fine, and a (****) good cussing. Like motorcycles a few riders can give a lot a bad name.
 

Walter

Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Re: Sea Gulls have something in common with PWC's

I've piloted a PWC once or twice. I had my fill in about 10 minutes... They certainly have their place though...our coastal rescue folks can respond in minutes to someone in distress. They've saved many lives that would have been lost otherwise... <br /><br />But as far as recreation goes? Thanks...but no thanks.<br /><br />Walt
 

JasonJ

Rear Admiral
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Aug 20, 2001
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Re: Sea Gulls have something in common with PWC's

I avoided those wretched things until this summer, when I rode a friends. It was fun, I was out on it for about two hours, but then when I got tired of spinning in circles and going fast for no reason, I started looking, and could not find a rod holder or a livewell anywhere on the thing. Useless.... :D
 
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