T&T: Random Coast Guard safety inspections

[Kirwood Dirby]

I dont get it.
You know exactly what they are looking for, its well documented, most
of it actually makes sense to have/do anyway.
<shrug>

My first year I got boarded 4 times, every time it was a new crew. I
guess they all wanted their chance to see  my boat. :)
No biggy; they boarded, I offered them drinks and sandwiches, they
politely declined. They wrote me up once ($100 fine) and gave me a
couple of written warnings. Pretty helpful actually.

I think that this year I am going to schedule a courtesy inspection
and get it over with up front. :)


> -----Original Message-----
> From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com
> [mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of
> scottebulger@comcast.net
> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:32 PM
> To: TT List
> Subject: T&T: Random Coast Guard safety inspections
>
> Well I just got boarded by the Coast Guard for the first time.  I was on my
> Camano, which is for sale, so I didnt have a good feeling about the blue
> flashing lights.   I thought I was doing ok when I found the PFDs,
> registration, head secured, garbage plan, oil discharge sign and so forth,.
> However my fears were confirmed when the boarding team wrote me up for 2
> violations, both associated with my fire extinguishers.  While they were
> fully charged, the proper type and quantity they lacked two things:
>
> They were not labeled U.S. Coast Guard Certified and They were not labeled
> Marine Use
>
> The boarding officer also gave me a warning that my throwable PFD also
> lacked a U.S. Coast Guard certification, but he didnt write me up for
that.
> I must admit this seems pretty petty.  The boat is manufactured in Canada
> and is universally recognized as a top quality product.  I dont know if
Im
> the first Camano owner to be written up, but I can assure you there are
150+
> Canadian built Camano boats out there that are similarly equipped.  I
> understand I may be able to call the Seattle Coast Guard station and have
> the citation dropped, but Ill have to wait till Monday to find that out.
I
> did go to Fisheries Supply and for $84 buy all new Made in the USA,
> Certified by the US Coast Guard fire extinguishers and a life ring.
>
> Better dot the i and cross the t with these guys doing safety inspections!
>
> Scott Bulger, N40II, Alanui, Seattle WA
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