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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-02-2014, 13:48
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Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

Your delusional if you think the derelict boats out there have their hin removed. really? you think this is the problem? I know it costs a minimum of $5k if you dont respond to the red tag and it has...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-02-2014, 04:43
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

Yep its the real boaters that spend most of their time on a mooring ball. Darn posers anchoring out where nobody can see them.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 20:01
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

I have!!! (been hit by derelict boat)No big deal though, i didnt go looking for the owner of the boat that ended up on its side on tank Island. He had enough to worry about, I just had a stanchion...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 18:53
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

I havent paid to stay for a month at a time for a long time. When I did it was because I had several boats I was working on in that marina and it was just too convenient not to. when Im cruising and...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 15:28
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

I frequent boot key about a half dozen times a year. My dinghy is sitting center on one of the pamphlets they offer. I stay a day or two occasionally near marker one to run in for groceries on the...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 13:47
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

Maybe for those of you sitting in slips that go out for a daysail occasionally. I seriously dont think you speak for the cruising community that is out there cruising.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 11:01
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

[QUOTE=letsgetsailing3;1476104]I believe your recommendation was that the moorings should be free.

While there are laws about derelict boats, if the moorings were free how would you know at what...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 10:38
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

Your right, you just touched a nerve advocating mandatory insurance for anything. When I googled the two I got,

HB 995: Revenue-Neutral Tax Reform



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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 10:24
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

Derelict boats are easy to deal with, the laws are already in place.

Saint pete effectively kicked out many people that were regular visitors and residents living in boats. I for one spent many...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 08:35
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

Now if the government actually were to use tax dollars to do something constructive, for the people and wise, they would install mooring balls in certain areas with shore access to amenities and...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 07:54
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

There are already laws on the book to address derelict boats, theyre just not enforced. If a derelict boat gets a red sticker stuck on it the last owner has 30 days to remove it or come into...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-02-2014, 02:15
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
Re: Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program Survey

[QUOTE=Boatguy30;

I have further suggested to my rep that I personally would prefer mandatory watercraft insurance]

You have just become a pariah to me. I paid auto insurance mandatory for 30...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 13-12-2013, 03:38
Replies: 156
Views: 23,267
Posted By forsailbyowner
St Petes non compliance with pilot program

Ive read the pilot programs guidelines for St petersburg, it states the anchorage next to the harborage is not included in the area of restrictions for anchoring. What does st pete do?
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