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 Amistad boat requirements
#8713502
03/16/13 08:28 PM
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Green Horn
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Heading to Amistad this coming Friday! Cant wait. Was hoping I could get some insight on what I need on my boat in case I get boarded? Fire extinguisher etc. been surfing the net but cant find a clear description of exactly what is required. I'm from NM so new to the Texas laws. Thanks, jake
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/16/13 08:47 PM
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elcoyote, esq.
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Fire extinguisher, life jackets for all occupants (those age 13 and under have to wear pfd's at all times), a throwable pfd, a horn or whistle, copy of the boats registration, and just for Amistad, you will need a pass from the national park service. They have a visitors center where you can purchase an annual one, or you can buy them by the day at the machines at the ramps. Also, everyone in the boat must have a Mexican fishing license if you will be on the Mexico side of the lake, whether fishing or not.
I'm sure I left something out.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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#8713573
03/16/13 09:02 PM
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STEVE B
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They always check registration, life jackets, throw cushion, fire extinguisher and fishing license... Border patrol didn't check anything just asked if we were fishing a tourney and did we come in contact with anyone while we were in mexican waters.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/16/13 09:13 PM
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Donald Harper
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They are asking that you keep the throwable device out of the compartment; but they are not writting tickets on it. They just want it out and this is strange; they want it out even if you are fishing by yourself.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/16/13 09:17 PM
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Donald Harper
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It is a good idea to have an anchor on board and rope that is 50 ft. long; not because it is a regulation but if you get in trouble it could save your boat from washing up on the rocks sidways. It would also hold you out on the river channel so you could be seen by those passing by to get a tow.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/16/13 10:09 PM
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Great! Thank you for the info. Just got back inside from fishing my horn on my boat! Ill get the anchor on the boat. We gor wicked winds at elephant butte and I here Amistad is just as bad at times. Scary stuff. Thanks again for all you help. Ill give a report when I get back. been reading on the site and the information is really giving me a starting point for the trip. Thanks, jake
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/17/13 12:16 AM
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Mike Murphy
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Is it a 50' or 100' rope that the Coast Guard requires Don?
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/17/13 12:27 AM
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BassChaser57
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They are asking that you keep the throwable device out of the compartment; but they are not writting tickets on it. They just want it out and this is strange; they want it out even if you are fishing by yourself. This has been the subject of many discussions. I looked on the Texas Boater Safety Website to see if the throwable needed to be out on the deck and I could find NOTHING that even suggested it was a law. I keep mine out and available at all times as I figure I will be the one that needs it but if it is a law I can not find it. ALSO---If you wear an inflatable PFD it only counts when you have it on. If you take it off you MUST have a regular PFD on board to be legal. Hopefully common sense and safety will make us want to do better than lawful minimums anyway.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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#8714133
03/17/13 12:42 AM
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Champion93
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You also need a paddle, I told them I had an electric paddle( troling mtr. )
I ask if they ever tried to paddle a bass boat.
They didn't think it was funny and told me to get a paddle. They use to
Want flares , but I don't think so a my more.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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#8714231
03/17/13 01:16 AM
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JG ZX250
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ALSO---If you wear an inflatable PFD it only counts when you have it on. If you take it off you MUST have a regular PFD on board to be legal. Not if it is a Type II
Taking 5 to the weigh-in occurs when opportunity meets successful execution of one's preparation.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/17/13 01:27 AM
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Donald Harper
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Is it a 50' or 100' rope that the Coast Guard requires Don? I really don't know. I have had people tell me that the anchor and rope is no longer required. All I know is there will always be one in my boat to keep me off the rocks if need be.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/17/13 01:30 AM
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grout-scout
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They are asking that you keep the throwable device out of the compartment; but they are not writting tickets on it. They just want it out and this is strange; they want it out even if you are fishing by yourself. This has been the subject of many discussions. I looked on the Texas Boater Safety Website to see if the throwable needed to be out on the deck and I could find NOTHING that even suggested it was a law. I keep mine out and available at all times as I figure I will be the one that needs it but if it is a law I can not find it. ALSO---If you wear an inflatable PFD it only counts when you have it on. If you take it off you MUST have a regular PFD on board to be legal. Hopefully common sense and safety will make us want to do better than lawful minimums anyway. Amistad is owned by the national park service. Not TPWD, and it's the only lake I've ever heard of where they were telling boaters to have the throw cushion out. Heard about it many times on this site by different people.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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03/17/13 02:02 AM
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Donald Harper
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I like being checked by the beautiful little gal on the Mexico side of the lake. I play real dumm in hopes she will board the boat for a up close and thurough search.
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Re: Amistad boat requirements
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#8714454
03/17/13 02:17 AM
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Champion93
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Amistad is also a Coast Guard regulated lake, there are plenty or officials
On that lake to keep you lined out. I sure miss it sense moving to East
Texas. I would live there if I could.
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