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<p class=MsoPlainText>Hello All<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>I personally DO NOT issue the decal until the numbers are
changed. For us here it IS a safety issue.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>P/C
Richard Kay, JN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Commander<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Seattle
Sail and Power Squadron<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Vessel
Safety Examiner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>"Boating
is fun, We'll show you how"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>_________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>-----Original Message-----<br>
From: ve-l-bounces@usps.org [mailto:ve-l-bounces@usps.org] On Behalf Of Gary
Antonides<br>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:49 AM<br>
To: richard@imaging-resources.com<br>
Cc: Vessel Examiners Discussion Group<br>
Subject: Re: [ve-l] Display of ducumented number</p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>I had that situation yesterday. I feel that since
it doesn't affect the <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>safety of the boat, it's OK to issue the decal, PROVIDED
the owner is <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>advised of the exact requirement.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>I wonder if all USCG and DNR personnel would take the
same approach (not <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>fining someone for this).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Gary Antonides, VSC Chair, Annapolis<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>----- Original Message ----- <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>From: <julienp@comcast.net><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>To: <garyantonides@comcast.net><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Cc: "Vessel Examiners Discussion Group"
<ve-l@usps.org><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:01 AM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Subject: [ve-l] Display of ducumented number<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> We have been involved in an ongoing debate regarding
whether to pass or <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> fail a documented vessel that does not have the
REQUIRED "No." in front of <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> the number. It is clearly not "up to
snuff," but should we fail a vessel? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> It is not a safety issue, obviously, and the Coast
Guard and DNR have both <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> acknowledged that they will not fine a boater
without the abbreviation in <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> front of the number.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> What would be an acceptable presentation? A
permanent marker overlaid with <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> epoxy? Painted on letters? Would you advocate that
they have a new wooden <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> plaque made and then attached before you would issue
them a decal?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> I really could use some guidance here.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> Julien<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> Lt. Julien P. Hofberg, JN, VE, VSE Chairman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> Rockville Sail and Power Squadron<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> --<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>> Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain . .
.<o:p></o:p></p>
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