[ve-l] Display of ducumented number

[julienp at comcast.net]

We have been involved in an ongoing debate regarding whether to pass or fail a documented vessel that does not have the REQUIRED "No." in front of the number. It is clearly not "up to snuff," but should we fail a vessel? It is not a safety issue, obviously, and the Coast Guard and DNR have both acknowledged that they will not fine a boater without the abbreviation in front of the number.

What would be an acceptable presentation? A permanent marker overlaid with epoxy? Painted on letters? Would you advocate that they have a new wooden plaque made and then attached before you would issue them a decal?

I really could use some guidance here.

Thank you,
Julien

Lt. Julien P. Hofberg, JN, VE, VSE Chairman
Rockville Sail and Power Squadron



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