On Jul 29, 7:01*pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"KLC Lewis" wrote in message

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"cavelamb" wrote in message
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Our local marina is hosting a Captain's License course (six pack)
next month.

Other than being able to charge passengers for passage, what
would be a good reason to have a captains ticket.

Also?
What's the legal down side?

Pro: You're bound to learn something worth knowing in preparing for the
test.

Con: What the Government giveth, the Government can taketh away. And being
a "Professional" carries an extra load of responsibility should the fan go
"splat!"

Alternative: Take the course, refuse the license.

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KLC Lewis

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This is basically correct.

Additional pros.. personal satisfaction, if you desire to teach through a
reputable program, you will almost certainly be required to have the minimum
license (OUPV = Six pack).

Additional con.. there are costs associated with getting a license, e.g.,
the TWIC card (~$135/5 yrs.) and CG licensing fees ($200 one-time, then a
renewal every 5 years of less than that), not to mention insurance cost
difference. Oh, and there's a diff in the legal alcohol limit.


And dont for get the physical $100+
and the DOT drug test
and mmd now called a MMCredential optional but why not which will have
your Master/OICNW STCW. bla bla bla
and ....