GL: PROPER DISPLAY OF NAME AND HAILING PORT

[John & Judy Gill]

Keith,

You have two choices if your dingy does not permit a clear view of
your name and hailing port on the transom.

(1) Tow your dingy behind your boat when underway.

(2)  Purchase new graphics for one or both sides of your boat where
they will have an unobstructed view, 4 inch minimum height and
contrasting color (per the Federal CFR's).  There is no requirement
to be on both sides or on the transom, just one place.  See photo's
of our boat on our website (address below).

BTW, your sarcastic comments are not appreciated, we were only trying
to help this list comply and avoid an unnecessary boarding by the CG.

John and Judy Gill
Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiners
Two Js V
Sassafras Harbor Marina, Georgetown, MD
AGLCA Loopers

Email:  <twojscom at quadnet.net>
Website:  <http://homepage.mac.com/twojscom/GreatLoop/>

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On Feb 28, 2008, at 7:11 AM, Keith wrote:

> John Gill wrote:
> "We have the Weaver Davit system on our boat and it works great;
>> keeps the dinghy secure to the swim platform for boarding and un-
>> boarding. They also have a Weaver Leaver that allows you to leave
>> the motor on the dinghy so you don't have to remove it every time and
>> can store it in the vertical position.
>>
>> Keep in mind that whatever system you get, you can not block your
>> vessel name and hailing port on the transom (Documented boats) and
>> it is not legal to paint the name and port of call on the bottom of
>> the dinghy. The name and hailing port must be a minimum of 4 inches
>> in height and in contrasting color on some part of the vessel (on one
>> or both sides is OK) and be clearly visible. Note: if your boat is
>> state registered with letters and numbers on the bow, this
>> requirement does not apply.
>>
>> John Gill
>> Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiner
>> Two J's V
>> An AGLCA Looper
> ____________________________________________________________
>
> So just how do you carry your dinghy vertically with the weaver system
> without blocking your vessel name and hailing port, John? Glass
> dinghy? You
> must have one huge transom! Or just a state registered vessel.
>
>
> Keith
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