JimH wrote:
"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:17:23 -0500, Reginald P. Smithers III penned
the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:


If someone wants a free inspection, w/o a sticker, I can't imagine any
inspector saying no. You just would not get one of the main benefits,
which is the USCD or DNR will not pull you over for a random safety
inspection.

As I read it....

issue #1 is that the OP was unfamiliar with the USCGA..... and their
role in concert with the USCG and,

#2 he probably had no glass on which to affix the decal.... since he
described his boat as a "20' Tolman Skiff," which likely has no cuddy.
Thus, the issue with *where* to put the sticker....

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Another thing to consider: If you have nothing to hide why would you be
fearful of being pulled over by the USCG?

To think one of the *main* benefits of a USCGA inspection is obtaining a
sticker is utterly ridiculous.

I (the original poster) have no problem with the CG or CGA. My concern
was that suddenly I see him filling out all this paperwork about me.
In all these years of sailing, I have rarely had any experiences with
the CG or CGA but when I get a powerboat suddenly I do. It just seemed
weird.