Jet boat tours?

[Phil Lilley]

I'm really trying to present facts, not speculation. Granted, there's a lot to see in the future on this boat and I'm saying it's not going to cause problems- it may.  But some of the negative comments are either assumptions, comparing apples to oranges or false facts.

[Phil Lilley]

50 people on this boat.

 

[MoCarp]

I stand corrected...

 

http://wivb.com/2017/06/07/jet-boat-company-responds-after-dozens-of-complaints-from-waterfront-homeowners/

 

"LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A popular jet boat company is speaking out after getting a wave of complaints from homeowners.

Niagara Jet Adventures in Lewiston has been under fire for their speed on the Niagara River.

Waterfront homeowners say their boats are causing wakes which is adding to erosion problems caused in part by record high water levels.

“Erosion’s natural, to think that the jet boat is causing this problem when we travel on the Canadian side, it’s just not fair,” said Damon Decastro, spokesperson for Niagara Jet Adventures.

People that live along the shoreline told News 4’s Rachele Mongiovi that they have called village, county and state officials to do something about the jet boat speeds.

“The coast guard can’t do anything because there is no speed limit on the Niagara River,” said Terry Brolinski, Department of Public Works Supervisor.

Signs are now posted near the water from Governor Andrew Cuomo, warning boaters to observe a 5 mile-per-hour speed limit within 600 feet of the shore. 

Neighbors say the jet boats have been going slower, but still pose a problem on a regular basis.

“We still do get the wakes so I’m not really sure what they can do about that, but I feel like it is affecting the waterfront properties. A few minutes after they go by we have some waves crashing on the shore and that goes on all day,” said Janice Vitch, Lewiston resident.

Still, Jet Adventures stands firm saying they and are not responsible for shoreline damage.

“Our boats are on the Canadian side, they’re observing all rules, all speed limits, all wake zones, we’re not violating any rules, we are not causing the damage. We sympathize with them because we’re suffering the damage too, ” said Decastro.

The U.S. Coast Guard cannot ticket boaters, but if a boat is speeding call numbers will be taken and reported to authorities. The jet boats are watched by the Coast Guard, they travel with them in plain clothes and in uniform."

[Phil Lilley]

It will throw a wake.  If he throws it at someone (boat, kayak, canoe), he's in trouble.

[grizwilson]

2 hours ago, MoCarp said:

Personally there should be NO WAKE zones near docks for ALL boats...I suspect a fully loaded boat will be worse, screaming people doing a 360 to AC/DC blaring... and suspect the jet boat tour is on best behavior ATM...

From MO Highway Patrol it is, but 100 feet is pretty close, 33 yards.....

Improper Speed or Distance is not maintaining a proper speed or distance while operating a motorboat or PWC or while towing a person on water skis or any similar device. Specifically, it is illegal to:

• Operate a motorboat or PWC at speeds that may cause danger, injury, damage, or unnecessary inconvenience. Be aware of and obey all regulatory markers, including those marked as “idle speed” or “no wake.”
• Operate a vessel at a speed in excess of “slow, no wake speed” within 100 feet of any emergency vessel that has red or blue emergency lights displayed.
• Operate a motorboat or PWC at speeds greater than “idle speed” or “slow, no wake speed” within 100 feet of:
  • A dock or pier
  • An occupied, anchored vessel
  • A buoyed restricted area
  • Areas where damage may be caused from the wake of your motorboat

[Gatorjet]

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So my question is would you be cool with that thing blowing past you fishing every hour? 

Probably happier to see it blast past on plane than some joker thinking he is being courteous plowing the stern of a deep V four feet in the water while passing me 30 feet away!

[Gatorjet]

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Taney is just too small for a 30 ft boat.

More disinformation, speculation, and false statements.

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full of screaming passengers and blaring music..

You do realize the "blaring" music in the videos is just that. In the videos. It's a background trac added to the video! 

[Phil Lilley]

No, not happy. I never said I was happy this boat was here... where do you draw the line though. THAT question would get 20 different answers. No bass boats. No pontoons. No motors over 50 hp. No cruise boats. No Sammy Lane shooting its cannon. No jet skies. No boats above Fall Creek. No boats above Trophy Run. No wading in the outlets. No barbed hooks. 

Im not saying this to put down anyone or any opinion.  Most have valid points. I'm saying if you want to fight it, make strong, factual points. There's too much emotion and assumptions being made. 

In the end, time will tell. 

[MoCarp]

31 minutes ago, Phil Lilley said:

In the end, time will tell. 

Agreed, I hope its a non-issue....

[Phil Lilley]

3 minutes ago, MoCarp said:

Agreed, I hope its a non-issue....

Me too