No 3rd spotter citations??

(spunnnn) · (spunnnn) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-10-2008, 4:00 PM

I see people doing it. Have YOU done it? What price did you pay for pulling a rider w/o a 3rd, w/o a spotter?

(h20jnky) · (h20jnky) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 05-10-2008, 4:04 PM

lake powell all the time.. haven't gotten caught yet..?

but i am sure you just jinxed that by starting this thread..

(spunnnn) · (spunnnn) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-10-2008, 4:16 PM

Well....I just asked what people have been cited that one time they got caught$$......that one time they tried it!

Not to confess to doing it all the time...geeeez!

(jim_b) · (jim_b) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 05-10-2008, 5:00 PM

Twice in New Jersey and it was $70.

(ethan31) · (ethan31) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 05-10-2008, 5:06 PM

We dont need a 3rd just a mirror.

(wakedad33) · (wakedad33) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 05-10-2008, 5:15 PM

$100 in Oregon

(sidekicknicholas)

there was a big thread in the boat sect.

(westsidarider) · (westsidarider) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 05-10-2008, 7:30 PM

if i owned a boat i would do it all the time but everyone i ride with is afraid to do it.

(deltaridah) · (deltaridah) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 05-10-2008, 7:33 PM

hjack callen who won today I didnt stay for the results? Nice run bro that raley was huge.

(wakemitch) · (wakemitch) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 05-10-2008, 7:53 PM

when we wakeskate with the ski we almost never ride with a third, but im a weekday rider. were i ride in the delta we dont usually see a boat all day. im dreading the day we get busted, because we usually dont drive with vests on either. an even tan is a must!

i always ride with a vest on though (unless im winching)

(dppaneig) · (dppaneig) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 05-10-2008, 8:04 PM

My wife got one towing me here in Colorado $65

(dlwsrider) · (dlwsrider) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 05-10-2008, 8:04 PM

Yeah, unless im in a ditch or a pool, I wear a vest when I skate.

But I always wear a heater shirt when im in a ditch or pools, cause you never know what you will land on.

(kana12) · (kana12) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 05-11-2008, 8:59 AM

we dont have to wear life jackets on the boat or have a third. i love texas

(Message edited by kana12 on May 11, 2008)

(mikegh) · (mikegh) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 05-11-2008, 9:18 AM

We got our first ticket for no spotter just the other day. $100 ticket, but, if you get caught twice in 2 years the second time is a criminal offense. And we are the last state in the country that will not allow you to tow someone with a pwc. That is what the sea-doo dealer told me anyway. I hate massachusetts.

(horchem1) · (horchem1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-11-2008, 10:09 AM

What's the rule in FL....Just moved here.

(mike2001) · (mike2001) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 05-11-2008, 12:38 PM

$110 in OH for no spotter, I know from experience...

(02ssv) · (02ssv) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 05-11-2008, 1:26 PM

Joe, all you need is a mirror.

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-11-2008, 2:17 PM

manfox... or anyone else

if your down in powell (wahweap end) and need a third look me up and i'll bring a tank of gas, slingshot board to try, and/ or something else to make worth while ;)

(jesse13) · (jesse13) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-11-2008, 2:45 PM

anyone what it is in riverside county CA?

(otown_dave) · (otown_dave) **Join Date: Dec 2007** 05-11-2008, 5:41 PM

Here in winter park Fl that have a ordinance that you have to have a spotter, We got a $75 ticket when we dropped my son off at the 2nd boat to eat lunch. {He watched us stop by the boat on a pass then pulled us over.}

(andy13) · (andy13) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 05-11-2008, 5:48 PM

yeehaw for texas.

no life jackets or spotter required

(zipe) · (zipe) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 05-11-2008, 6:29 PM

Keep in mind that in CA, that is also considered a moving violation that goes on your driving record and can add a point. If it was just a $75.00 fee to be paid and it disappears like a parking ticket, no problemo officer, put it on my tab! ...it is the insurance that will kill ya later!

stu_hert 05-12-2008, 10:56 AM

In Canada it is a Criminal Offence to not have a spotter. S. 250(1) of the Criminal Code refers. You could be looking at 6 months in Prison, a $2000 fine, or both, depending on the circumstances.

(wakeparent) · (wakeparent) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 05-12-2008, 11:29 AM

WOW it snows six months out of the year and 6 mos in jail and or 2,000.00 fine.....For not having a spotter.

God Bless America...

But at least you guy's have gravy fries!

thebiggmann 05-12-2008, 11:41 AM

Anyone know if a mirror is acceptable in Wisconsin?

(gholloway) · (gholloway) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-12-2008, 11:56 AM

Get you a blow up doll and strap it in!!!

(etakk7) · (etakk7) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 05-12-2008, 1:06 PM

a mirror alone is not acceptable in Wisconsin. I routinely break the law there and would love to know how much the fine is going to be when I get caught.

(daxxruckus) · (daxxruckus) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-12-2008, 2:03 PM

$100 in CA. Got one last summer in Mission Bay

(jesse13) · (jesse13) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-12-2008, 3:17 PM

Ian,

Someone else in this thread said that it was a moving violation in CA. Is that true? Did you get one or just the $100 fine?

(Message edited by jesse13 on May 12, 2008)

(Message edited by jesse13 on May 12, 2008)

(daxxruckus) · (daxxruckus) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-12-2008, 3:21 PM

It was a misdemeanor and a moving violation. The judge reduced it to $120, we just paid the fine and that was it. Had to go to court and tell them we would take a boating class, etc. It was my twin brother and I. We knew it was illegal, but went at 6am and couldnt find a third, and we have a mirror.

(thespleen) · (thespleen) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 05-12-2008, 4:34 PM

Did this a couple weeks ago for the first time in Mission Bay - one of the best times I've ever had. Got out there at dawn; wasn't too worried about getting a ticket.
I guess I won't be making it a habit, though.

(lknboarder) · (lknboarder) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 05-12-2008, 4:35 PM

the Rule in NC is you have to have a third OR a mirror

(daxxruckus) · (daxxruckus) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-12-2008, 4:37 PM

Spleen - you ride in the bay a lot? Where are you located>?

(phantom5815) · (phantom5815) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 05-12-2008, 7:31 PM

I can't believe with all the debilitating injuries that have been posted on this site, that people are still willing to ride without a 3rd and worst of all a vest.
Maybe the laws should be implemented in your state/county to protect you from your stupidity.

(jesse13) · (jesse13) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-13-2008, 7:48 AM

Ian,

How is the riding in the bay during the weekend? Im thinking about going down there this weekend. Im up in Riverside area and the lakes get pretty busy up here on the weekends and I'm looking for a new spot. Plus SD is way cooler than the IE!

(spunnnn) · (spunnnn) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-13-2008, 8:04 AM

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(behindtheboat) · (behindtheboat) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 05-13-2008, 8:20 AM

Just another law that really does nothing to increase safety. Having an observer never seems to keep that tube driver from looking back the whole time until he almost hits someone, and the observer is talking the whole time. Who ever made these rules?

(daxxruckus) · (daxxruckus) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-13-2008, 8:35 AM

Hey Jesse, I'm from upland so I know what you are dealing with in Riverside! The bay gets pretty crowded on weekends if its nice weather, not even worth it for wakeboarding in the main part of mission bay by fiesta island. The only thing worthwhile is to go early and ride in sail bay near pb/crown point (you can get there from mission bay) because prior to 11am and after 5 you can ride in there, but during the day its just sail boats. Not everyone knows this so you can get a good pull in the morning and evening. Let me know if you come down, we might be out

(misteve) · (misteve) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 05-13-2008, 9:22 AM

Anybody know what it is in WA?

(epic1) · (epic1) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 05-13-2008, 9:23 AM

jermy, you need to pimp yuore gas discount! that got me on some boats!

(jesse13) · (jesse13) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-13-2008, 9:29 AM

Ian, Thanks for the info. Yeah I'll let you know if we end up coming down.

(bkoz) · (bkoz) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 05-13-2008, 9:58 AM

Whats the minimum age for a spotter in CA? Heard it went up to 12 now?

(jesse13) · (jesse13) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-13-2008, 10:26 AM

Yeah its 12

(thespleen) · (thespleen) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 05-13-2008, 11:40 AM

Ian - I live in Bay Park - blue Ski Brendella with a tall black tower. Been riding early weekend mornings, but my buddy just moved back to Minnesotta;(
Still got a few poeple to go out with but they're a little less up for the early morning trips. I'm not going out this weekend, but drop me a line if you want to hook up some other time.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 05-13-2008, 12:03 PM

I love Florida. No spotter needed.

(jesse13) · (jesse13) **Join Date: May 2008** 05-15-2008, 11:09 AM

Does anyone know the law for Arizona???

(wakeparent) · (wakeparent) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 05-15-2008, 1:38 PM

you need a spotter in AZ...

(watersnake) · (watersnake) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-15-2008, 7:19 PM

Kev, getting the facts/info before we get caught

don't be scared.

(weskel) · (weskel) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 05-15-2008, 7:52 PM

Paul -

You sure that we don't need a spotter, are we required to have a mirror though?

Kelly