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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:SAILING
Notice:Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:UNIFIX::BERENS
Created:Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2299
Total number of notes:20724

1260.0. "Boat registration and Safety" by DASXPS::KULA () Fri Jun 23 1989 14:12

    I recently purchased a used boat and would like some 
    information concerning Coast Guard registration and saftey
    requirements. Any information that will take the mystique out of
    the process would be helpful. Current plans are to take sailing
    lessons, experiment around on a lake and eventually try the coastal
    waters. The boat is a 23 foot Venture.
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1260.1SQPUFF::HASKELLFri Jun 23 1989 15:1510
    As a member of the Auxiliary, I have several pamphlets I can send
    to you on safety equipment.
    
    Contact me by mail
    
    SQPUFF::HASKELL
    
    Paul
1260.2SQPUFF::HASKELLFri Jun 23 1989 15:189
    I should have also said that the Coast Guard does not register boats.
    
    Registration is performed by various state agencies. It depends
    in which state you will be doing your boating.
    
    There are several files in this conference that discuss registration
    of boats
    Paul
1260.3Can have it documentedSQLRUS::EASTLANDFri Jun 23 1989 15:5011
    But you can have the vessel DOCUMENTED (I think its by the coastguard)
    which means you dispense with the state numbers on the side of the
    boat. You can do it yourself but you have to come up wwith a complete
    history of the vessel. If you use a service like Hinckleys in Yarmouth,
    Maine it costs about $400. Probably only worrth it if the boat is worth
    a lot, if you intend to keep it for a long time or if financed. We had
    it done on our 1969 Crealock-designed Columbia 36 - and it was painless 
    except for shelling out the bucks! (but boat owners are used to that).
1260.4Can't document a VentureWBC::RODENHISERFri Jun 23 1989 17:106
    Re: .3
    This will only serve to confuse. A 23' Venture is NOT documentable.
    There's lots of notes around that explain why, but it is a size issue.
    
    John
1260.5i stand correctedCLYPPR::EASTLANDFri Jun 23 1989 21:062
    Sorry I stand corrected.
1260.6DASXPS::KULAFri Jul 14 1989 12:303
    thanks for the input. I have the state registration already, so
    I guess I am all set (registered for tidal water also)