"Capt. Rob" wrote
Amazing. Neal started a thread on captains and having real licenses.
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What a joke the captains license is. It implies nothing, means nothing
and is no assurance of safe operations of a boat.

Well, it means something, just not that much.
Several years ago I was onboard the USS Truman and met Capt. Otterbein.
I know the difference of which you speak.
Capt. Scout