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PFD Usage in New York
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 07:42
by White Bear
Scallop season opened yesterday, one day after a new State law that all aboard a boat less that 21' must wear a PFD. Informal observations on the North Fork show zero compliance with the law. How is the new law being seen in other areas?
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 09:36
by jspiezio
None yesterday
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 12:42
by John F.
Obviously a ploy to revive the boating industry by stimulating the sale of boats over 21'.
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 13:36
by In Memory Walter K
You won't find a scalloper here working with one on.
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 13:48
by Bruce
Why would you need a pfd when using a 1.5" sharpened pvc pipe to punch out scallops in skate filets?
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 14:46
by jspiezio
Bruce wrote:Why would you need a pfd when using a 1.5" sharpened pvc pipe to punch out scallops in skate filets?
Those are sea scallops Bruce, these are bay scallops. You use 1/2" for these ones.
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 18:47
by mike ohlstein
My B20 just grew 18 inches......
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 20:09
by In Memory Walter K
It gets stupider and stupider every day. Sounds good on paper to those who don't know. The jails on the East End couldn't hold us all...but then again, there are only a handful of enforcement officers to catch "violators". Almost as enforceable as the cell phone/driving laws. I see at least 10-15 every day driving and talking.
Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 20:23
by randall
just another law not to follow. its only from nov-march.
