Name:   Lifer - Subject:   Stopped by Marine Police this weekend Date:   5/9/2016 10:07:18 AM

Your experience is exactly why I advise all out of state operators to obtain a vessel only license.  Having it shows an officer that you are reponsible enough to go to the trouble and repectful of the law.  They are simple and easy to get and may have the effect of an officer being in a better mood when dealing with you.  Also since they are only needed on the boat, you can just leave them on the boat.