Speed boats too close to shore

[Capt. Quicksteel]

This didn't used to bother me as much. I sit on my dock and "cigarette" boats come by at high speed. Way too loud and only about 20 yards from the end of the dock. We've got about 4 cabins right in our stretch with small children now and you can't let them paddle board or snorkle or anything! I talked to the sheriff and they said I could put out a couple of bouys. We're not anywhere near a narrows or channel. I have a couple of questions. What is the current law about running along shore? I thought it used to be 75 yards. Anyone know where I can get swimming type bouys? Any other suggestions? Other than shooting! I've already heard all those from my sons, whose children we're talking about!

[delcecchi]

Loon nesting platform.  Help the state bird.  

Swim Raft would work too. 

 

Edited May 28, 2015 by delcecchi

[SkunkedAgain]

You could also make it appear that there are rock/log hazzards in the area by tying rocks to milk jugs. 

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Put out a couple of anchored Hilex jugs like they are marking rocks and maybe the boats will stay clear of your docks!
Cliff

[FowlSki]

If you put out buoys you'll probably get bass and musky guys stopping to cast thinking it's structure.  I guess that's better than speed boats.  I'd suggest a swim raft or a paintball gun.   

[delcecchi]

If you don't put out jugs you will have bass guys fishing your dock and Musky guys throwing big stuff on the beach anyway.  

Personal experience.  Sort of fun to watch.  One guy went between the neighbors Rave trampoline and their dock.  

Gotta chuckle some.  

[Capt. Quicksteel]

I guess I'll get a permit and put out a swimming area bouy or swim float. Ducks have to have someplace to poop too!