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[QUOTE=AndyG;470617]My 10' boat is cluttered enough with 2 batteries, lifevests, oars, 4 rods, tackle, cooler, etc.[/QUOTE]
I gaurantee it's cluttered...I guess if you do decide to give in you'll have to strap it to the back or front side of one of the benches that runs from side-to-side.
I know we need them (laws, rules, regulations), but sometimes the laws, rules and regulations tick me off.
Thing is, its no big deal. I dont mind buying a fire extinguisher. I can afford it and to be honest I have plenty of room for a little fire extinguisher. BUT... imagine planning a night fishing trip. You sleep in so you can be good and rested and ready to fish all night, you pack everything and spool your reels up, etc... You check to make sure you're legal. You purchased and rigged running lights on a tin boat. You get on the water and after 30minutes the game warden is escorting you to the ramp because you don't have a fire extinguisher and the law doesn't require you to have one. That was it, wal mart was closed, my night of fishing was over and it was too late I had already downed a 5hr energy, haha.
So no. Im not getting a fire extinguisher. Its already been a hassle, whats a little more.
Imagine you next night trip when you do all that again and you are being escorted to jail and your truck and boat are following you behind a tow truck just because you and him are bumping chest. I guarantee you that his chest is bigger. O.K, so you win and you prove that you don't need a $15 extinguisher. The next time he comes up to you and you show him your proof that you don't need one and his ego is bigger than yours, I'll bet you will be seeing him a lot more. Put one in your boat and he will say thanks and not bother you anymore.
Instead of emailing KDFWR why don't you call them. Ask for Law Enforcement. Then you can speak your peace and get a definitive answer. Aslo you can voice your complaint about the officer in question. Make sure you write down the name of the person you speak with and the date and time in case you need it for future reference. Good luck.
[QUOTE=transamz9;470636]Imagine you next night trip when you do all that again and you are being escorted to jail and your truck and boat are following you behind a tow truck just because you and him are bumping chest. I guarantee you that his chest is bigger. O.K, so you win and you prove that you don't need a $15 extinguisher. The next time he comes up to you and you show him your proof that you don't need one and his ego is bigger than yours, I'll bet you will be seeing him a lot more. Put one in your boat and he will say thanks and not bother you anymore.[/QUOTE]
If he's wrong he needs to know he's wrong. Otherwise he's just gonna pick on someone else.
[QUOTE=coombro;470648]If he's wrong he needs to know he's wrong. Otherwise he's just gonna pick on someone else.[/QUOTE] Believe me, somebody like that is going to pick on people anyway. He is just trying to show his authority and no matter what you do if you argue with him he is just going to be worse. ;)
I'm not afraid of getting hauled to jail and my truck towed off, and Im not "bumping chests" with anybody. I obey the law.
Yes...batteries can cause a fire.
Motor that runs on gas, kerosene, propane, etc.
What is etc?
Get the fire extinguisher and you don't have to worry about it.
Screw that. Only comply with the law. People who give in to this sort of inncorrect enforcment only contribute to it happening again. Make sure you are correct on the law and and be polite. Gotta stand for something or youll fall for anything.
[QUOTE=newriver;470690]Screw that. Only comply with the law. People who give in to this sort of inncorrect enforcment only contribute to it happening again. Make sure you are correct on the law and and be polite. Gotta stand for something or youll fall for anything.[/QUOTE]
I agree with newriver on this one.
I talked to the guy on the KDFW toll free line this morning. He assured me I was in the right and gave me a number for the local "captain" (I think was the title) and told me to call him and explain it. He is supposed to return my call later today.
Problem solved... I talked to the captain and he said that I do not need a fire extinguisher and to tell the GW about our conversation if I'm stopped again.