If I do this trip, I will not obtain any type of consideration, "directly
or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any
other person having an interest in the vessel." as it's stated in the CFR.
I am also not in any way connected financially to the charity. Think of
doing this for Habit for Humanity or the Salvation
I don't believe this type of boat trip requires any license whatsoever for
that reason.

Hi Jeff,

I don't want to belabor the point, as it seems you've pretty much decided to
do this job, but I think you're missing the point. It's not necessarily
whether you are being paid or not, it's whether your passengers are paying
for a ride on a boat and what assurances they are therefore entitled to.
Even if they haven't paid a red cent, your passengers are still entitled to
certain expectations, and if something should go wrong as a licensed master,
you will be held to a higher level of scrutiny. In my opinion (and I don't
think I'm alone) you are exposing yourself to a very high level of risk.
But that is your option, and I wish you luck.

I've always erred on the side of caution. Consequently, I turn down nearly
as much work as I take on. I'm sure I'd have more money in the bank if I
took more chances, but I sleep better at night!

All the best,

--
Paul

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