[ve-l] Display of ducumented number

[Richard]

Hello All

 

It is not too often I weigh in on an issue,  but here in Seattle, the Coast
Guard is adamant about the vessel registration numbers and their display.  I
am attaching the document that was issued by the Coast Guard for issuing VSC
decals.  

 

If the Numbers are NOT displayed correctly we are not to issue the decal.
There is a large presence of Coast Guard here in Seattle patrolling the
waters due to the threat against the largest ferry system in the United
States.  If they are not able to clearly read the numbers they will board
you!  That means the spaces are adequate between the WN [your state] the
numbers and the space after between the following letters.

 

I personally DO NOT issue the decal until the numbers are changed.  For us
here it IS a safety issue.

 

 

 

P/C  Richard Kay, JN

Commander

Seattle Sail and Power Squadron

Vessel Safety Examiner

"Boating is fun, We'll show you how"

 

_________________________________________________________________________

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: ve-l-bounces at usps.org [mailto:ve-l-bounces at usps.org] On Behalf Of Gary
Antonides
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:49 AM
To: richard at imaging-resources.com
Cc: Vessel Examiners Discussion Group
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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