first things first....ive been asked several times over the years by on the water law enforcement if i minded if they boarded and inspected my vessel. every time the law enforcement officer(s) have been 100% courteous, proffessional and informative about what their intent was....to verify required boating safety equipment and check livewells and coolers etc. they have always been positive experiences.
but i also have always wondered...what if i said "YES, YES I DO MIND IF YOU BOARD MY VESSEL", IVE DONE NOTHING WRONG AND DONT UNDERSTAND HOW YOU JUST PICK ME OUT OF THE WHOLE LAKE FULL OF BOATS"?
im pretty sure i already know the answer to that question lol.
but i thought is it any different than driving down the highway and being pulled over for no reason at all and having your vehicle searched?
and i guess you could say this happens as well in the form of "road blocks".