[ve-l] Display of ducumented number

[Bob Albers]

Considering that some DNR agencies are more concerned with revenue aspects, 
it would be well advised to inform the boaters about the "letter of the 
law".

Bob A.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Antonides" <garyantonides at comcast.net>
To: "Bob Albers" <rcalbers at bellsouth.net>
Cc: "Vessel Examiners Discussion Group" <ve-l at usps.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [ve-l] Display of ducumented number


>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
>>
>>
>>
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