PFD Usage in New York

White Bear · Post by **White Bear** » Nov 3rd, '09, 07:42

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?

jspiezio · Post by **jspiezio** » Nov 3rd, '09, 09:36

None yesterday

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Nov 3rd, '09, 12:42

Obviously a ploy to revive the boating industry by stimulating the sale of boats over 21'.

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Nov 3rd, '09, 13:36

You won't find a scalloper here working with one on.

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Nov 3rd, '09, 13:48

Why would you need a pfd when using a 1.5" sharpened pvc pipe to punch out scallops in skate filets?

jspiezio · Post by **jspiezio** » Nov 3rd, '09, 14:46

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.

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » Nov 3rd, '09, 18:47

My B20 just grew 18 inches......

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Nov 3rd, '09, 20:09

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.

randall · Post by **randall** » Nov 3rd, '09, 20:23

just another law not to follow. its only from nov-march.

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