Capt. JG wrote:
"jeff" wrote in message
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Capt. Rob wrote:
Check out the now NEARLY complete website for a 1990 Beneteau First
35s5...Lots more info, pics and video!

http://heartofgold35s5.synthasite.com/

Hey Bob, I wasn't just trolling when I questioned you on the phrase
"United States Coast Guard inspected vessel." This has a very specific
meaning and since HofG is almost certainly not an "inspected vessel," you
put yourself at risk by claiming to visitors that it is. There are
numerous safety requirements that are rather difficult for a smaller boat
to meet - many are immediately obvious to any observer, such as larger
lifelines and prominent labeling.

Since you need a Master's License to command an Inspected Vessel, one
might assume you're also claiming to have such a license. Add to this
your requirement that guests bring supplies beyond their personal needs,
which means they are "passengers for hire." Your wording this as a
"requirement" crosses the line of even the more liberal interpretation of
that reg. Considering all of this, you could be in serious trouble if
someone got hurt.


I looked into getting my boat up to "inspected vessel" status. It would have
been quite a hassle, with a lengthy list of things to change. This was right
at the time I got my original OUPV. My mentor basically talked me out of it.


I went through the same thinking when I got the PDQ. At first the
conversion didn't seem that onerous, but then I happened a take a trip
on a 50' cat that was Inspected and realized how difficult it would be
for a smaller boat to conform. All of those nice safety things on ferry
boats, like prominent labeling, and extra overboard gear, etc are all
part of the regs. Even if it were possible, it wouldn't be pretty!

RB assumes that because he had a "safety inspection" he is entitled to
declare his boat an "Inspected Vessel." Always the Used Car Salesman
mentality.