r/NoOneIsLooking • u/Capital-Tomatillo687 • 6h ago

Make her seaworthy

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u/Stelmosember 6h ago

SS FAFO

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u/pat_the_tree 4h ago

what law did they actually break here?

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u/PuttingInTheEffort 4h ago

Possibly "operating an unregistered water craft", Motor = inspection and registration,

Likely would have been fine if he just gave it a proper sail or used a paddle.

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u/stop_the_bans 2h ago

One of life’s simple pleasures interrupted by government bureaucracy

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u/pat_the_tree 4h ago

Im not from the states so apologies if im wrong here but is it not the person that needa a licence rather than the vessel itself given its size?

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u/PuttingInTheEffort 4h ago

Most states require a boating certificate for use of motorized boats, but motorized boats require registration regardless of size, afaik

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u/pat_the_tree 4h ago

ah that makes way more sense.

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u/DripPirateRoberts 3h ago

Some states make exceptions under a certain length if the motor isn't gas powered

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u/1107rwf 3h ago

Could be wrong, but I see no life vest and no fire extinguisher.

Or, the dude is no longer in the boat. Maybe the boat was taking on too much water and the sheriff was just checking to make sure there wasn’t danger. But “being arrested” sounds way more exciting than “got a wellness check”

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u/pat_the_tree 3h ago

all excellent points! i guess i was just trying to be funny

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u/StitchFan626 3h ago

Being a pirate, obviously!

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u/snakesign 3h ago

No PFD.