Gene,
Good site, I've bookmarked it, thanks.
Paul

"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:01:10 -0400, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:

A friend and I were having a discussion, I stated that if I had the money
to
buy an ocean liner and just used it for personal pleasure (no paying
passengers) I didn't need a captain's (master's) license. I said that it
might be a bit of a problem finding someone willing to insure you though.
My
friend disagreed, he said that after 60 feet the boat required a
captain's
license. (just to keep this post on topic to this newsgroup I'll state
that
my friend is a Republican and I'm basically a Democrat, but we don't
discuss
this at all.) :-) So I ask the group. was I correct? Also is there a
point
(size wise) where insurance companies want you to have credentials such
as a
master's license or previous experience?
Paul


1) Unless the operation of the vessel is "for hire" there is no USCG
requirement for a commercial license.

2) Likewise, a Master's rating is only useful for those vessels that
are used in commerce and are required by the number of paying souls on
board to be "Inspected" by the USCG.

Your insurance carrier might require a Captain's License.

I doubt it, but your particular state might require it. Check here to
see: http://www.nasbla.org/blas.htm
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