On Mar 2, 7:13*am, Rosalie B. wrote:

NONE are Coast Wise.... But I suppose you could also find a few pig
boats that were documented Coast Wise too.


*Those designations are not consistent at all, and have
nothing to do with how the boat is used and/or what the boat is
capable of.

S/V RosalieAnn, Leonardtown, MD
CSY 44 WO #156http://home.mindspring.com/~gmbeasley/id1.html

Hey there granny,

maybe I should re phrase my word choice, Few if any WORKING boats on
salt water have land animal names.
just because a sailboat.trawler bumbles around the ocean does not make
it a working boat. Take Joe and Skip. They both claim to be
experienced sailors yet each's record is an example of their skill
level.

Yes, the working fleets, once operated by those who had knowledge and
a respect for maritime history and tradition, are few now days. I
supoose next Skip will self certify his 360 days on the Pig, take a
test, and get his 50 grt master license and claim he is a seasoned
Captain.............. with years of experience.

But a few of us out there will mourn the fact that any nuckle head can
get a captains license and name their boat Heffer or Rodent or Cow
Patty or other such lubberly dribble........

Bob
Sorry I took your husbands name. no insult intended.....