Ever heard of the US Power Squadron? That's a first one for me.

They're also out doing "voluntary" checks. Problem is they're all dolled up in CG patches and don't let you know it's voluntary until the inspection is over.

I'm all for safety checks but there is a line I draw when the inspection takes 20+ minutes and they want you to pull batteries and stuff out.

I've been fishing the OH for years and so far (knock on wood) have never been checked other than being at the dam. I got pulled over once for coming out of the Licking on plane but at the time didn't know that was a no wake zone. The guys were cool and let me go with just a warning - however I would have fought a ticket given the only "no wake" sign was spray painted on a bridge pilon that you couldn't even read anymore. I'm sure I would have lost but it's the principle.

Any yes, please show me the secret passage through Wolf Creek dam - I could sure save a lot of gas and time that way...lol.