USCG is bored and....

BigJoe · Oct-19-2007, 12:54 AM

I think I just called the local USCG Aux. in my area and arranged my inspection. Try that if the link does not work. Here is a link to what they will look for, they will not give you a citation however they will tell you what you are missing and will not give you a sticker until you have them... National Department of Vessel Safety Checks

Kman · Oct-20-2007, 01:03 PM

A little trivia from our last CG inspection:

An inflatable PFD does NOT count as a PFD if you aren't wearing it at the time. We had regular PFDs on board too so we were cool, but I had no idea inflatables only counted if you were wearing them.

And no, I'm not talking about my precious Hilde.

getoffmyback · Oct-20-2007, 01:29 PM

Hilda ?......HAHAHAHAHAAAAA !!!

She is kinda cute

Kman · Oct-20-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by getoffmyback

Hilda ?......HAHAHAHAHAAAAA !!!

She is kinda cute

Back Off!

5150dude · Oct-20-2007, 01:58 PM

They stopped us Thursday night while we were hooping. They asked when was the last time we were boarded and I told him we never had been and invited him to come aboard. Ended up they didn't.
They told us that the N. Wall was a restricted area and due to recent threats they were now enforcing that. Understandable.
They gave us plenty of time to get our hoops and said we could fish the area S of the Queens Gate, which we did (stinky stanky skunked).
We took the 13 week USCG course and I knew we had everything in order.
The USCG Aux vessel inspection is a great idea and even though I don't put stickers on my girl, I would display theirs.
I think something must have come down from command, which is why we are seeing more activity. That's how it usually works.
Nostrovia,
Dave

aladin61 · Oct-24-2007, 03:03 PM

Just an fyi for boating safety: BoaterExam.com - California Safe Boating Course Index

Bank Robber · Oct-24-2007, 04:05 PM

You know I dated an inflatable girl a couple weeks ago..............now I got this inflatable dude after me. You just can't trust em.

tuna taxi · Oct-25-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kman

A little trivia from our last CG inspection:

An inflatable PFD does NOT count as a PFD if you aren't wearing it at the time. We had regular PFDs on board too so we were cool, but I had no idea inflatables only counted if you were wearing them.

And no, I'm not talking about my precious Hilde.

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Originally Posted by Bank Robber

You know I dated an inflatable girl a couple weeks ago..............now I got this inflatable dude after me. You just can't trust em.

Only on Blooydecks would you find a thread that has both safety and inflatable dolls in it

:inda butt:

Drydocked · Oct-25-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kman

A little trivia from our last CG inspection:

An inflatable PFD does NOT count as a PFD if you aren't wearing it at the time. We had regular PFDs on board too so we were cool, but I had no idea inflatables only counted if you were wearing them...

I think it's actually a function of the classification of the inflatible PFD. Most are classified as Type V, which requires the vest to be worn as per manufacturer's instructions in order to count. There are some (not many) inflatible PFDs that are classified as Type III and Type I, and it is my understanding that these do not have to be worn in order to count.

tuna taxi · Oct-27-2007, 10:41 PM

I read somewhere that the USCG is attempting to enact a law that would require ALL boaters to wear pfd's at ALL times. Any else hear this?

Kman · Oct-28-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tuna taxi

I read somewhere that the USCG is attempting to enact a law that would require ALL boaters to wear pfd's at ALL times. Any else hear this?

Sounds like something Kollyforneah (the nanny state) would do.