[ve-l] Display of ducumented number

[Gary Antonides]

I had that situation yesterday.  I feel that since it doesn't affect the 
safety of the boat, it's OK to issue the decal, PROVIDED the owner is 
advised of the exact requirement.

I wonder if all USCG and DNR personnel would take the same approach (not 
fining someone for this).

Gary Antonides, VSC Chair, Annapolis

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <julienp at comcast.net>
To: <garyantonides at comcast.net>
Cc: "Vessel Examiners Discussion Group" <ve-l at usps.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:01 AM
Subject: [ve-l] Display of ducumented number


> 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
>
>
>
> --
> Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain . . .
> _______________________________________________
> ve-l mailing list
> ve-l at usps.org
> http://www.usps.org/mailman/listinfo/ve-l