dhays
Guru
- Joined
- May 26, 2015
- Messages
- 9,413
- Location
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Vessel Name
- Kinship
- Vessel Make
- 2010 North Pacific 43
No one except the US Coast Guard has the right to board a US flag vessel without probable cause, period. The US Supreme Court ruled that New York cops can't even stop and search the cell phone of a known drug dealer without probable cause. "Probable cause" means you have been observed as having violated the law, like swigging a beer while at the helm, or loading cocaine onto you boat for the party later.
You state registered and foreign flag vessels, well, I guess it sucks to be you. You cowardly Americans who never stand up for your constitutional rights, I guess you get what you deserve.
The draconian measures undertaken by water cops and other junior G-men don't stand up when they are taken to court.
Well, when you do get stopped by a non-USCG law enforcement agency and they board your boat, let us know how it goes and what boat you buy with your law suit proceeds.