[ve-l] Display of ducumented number

[The Reuters]

Hi Julie,

I think the marker would be a questionable one but in general I always pass
them with out the NO prefix.  If the CG is not citing them for violation
(news to me) then an examiner should not hesitate to award a sticker.  

Also, as an examiner, I never use the words pass or fail to describe the end
result of an exam.  I prefer the answer in the upper right hand corner of
the VSC form - Decal Awarded: Yes_ No_. I would like to see national also
change the data collection fields and use the words describing the end
result of a VE as used on the exam form.  
My 2 cents, Ray



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From: ve-l-bounces at usps.org [mailto:ve-l-bounces at usps.org] On Behalf Of
julienp at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:01 AM
To: Ray Reuter
Cc: Vessel Examiners Discussion Group
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



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