GL: PROPER DISPLAY OF NAME AND HAILING PORT

[Charles and Pat Culotta]

> Has anyone been sighted with the hull marked properly and the dingy 
> blocking
> some or most of the hull markings?  Not just hearse but someone that has
> been sighted.
>
> Here in NC the Coast Guard would be busy all day every day if they were to
> enforce this as stringent as it is being stated here.
>
> Anyone?
>
> Vinny
>

vinny,

 Vinny, excellent question my man.Yes. ME , last season. See below.
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Speaking of enforcement.
 I was boarded by the CG last season. The two who came on brd were very nice
and cordial and insisted that I resume cruising speed while the went thru
the litany.
My dingy was on Weaver Davits on the swim step thus  FULLY BLOCKING THE NAME
OF THE VESSEL AND HAILING PORT.
The name and hailing port is painted on the bottom of the dingy. I have NO
state registration numbers.

******I was not cited for this nor was the subject even broached.*******
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Note that, as I stated this boarding officer was being TRAINED by a very 
experienced officer. The young man was following the  LITANY OF QUESTIONS IN 
THE BLACKBERRY COMPUTER that he was carrying. I ASSUME for those who have 
questioned me on this and say that one boarding does not count, that if this 
was a violation then this question  certainly would have a been in the 
computer.
I did not think I would have to spell it out but I did say that he told me 
that this would be loaded into the main computer. If he missed this , his 
trainer was present and then HIS COMMANDER WOULD SEE THAT HE DID NOT DO IT 
CORRECTLY!!!!!!!! Again for the doubters his TRAINER  was right there. I 
have the print out on the boat, I guess I could get it in April, scan it and 
post it for the doubters  to see!!!!!!!!

More, It seems to me that IF this was not proper( legal) it would be in the 
litany of items checked.!!!!!!!!!

P.S.
Not to start something else:--) But he did ask if the Y valve was OFF!!!!!!!

p.p.s.

THE WIFE THINKS THIS IS HILARIOUS

CCC
CHARLES C., JR. & PAT CULOTTA
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PATTERSON, LA.
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