That's not a life raft. It's the emergency propulsion system! :D
Bingo. I too would recommend Staniel Cay, but Harbour Island is great (although a little pricey) and there will be other kids there too....
There will be an STCW code, which may look like giberish containing Letters, Numbers, and Roman Numerals- these are the true ratings which will be...
I couldn't agree more. I know that I sometimes get tunnel vision and have to step back and re-evaluate. When my boss bought this boat three years...
...who has made more Atlantic crossings than Ken has.
That is a very rash judgment. My Dad probably has more sea time in reverse-gear than most boaters have in forward motion, and my cute brunette is...
Well said. If it is the sense of adventure that keeps the boss happy and the money flowing, welcome him along for the trip. That being said, he...
Great Lakes Rodger, I am still awaiting total costs; I'll let you know. I did get the following response from the Deputy Director (a very...
Yes. They changed to a dimmable LED nameboard.
Dennis- Manning requirements are dictated by the flag-state of the vessel.
The hurdle is likely going to be manning requirements. I have learned that I can re-flag under US registry, and that I can likely obtain a...
If we are a US Flagged pleasure craft, there shouldn't be any pilotage requirements. This has been confirmed by the US Coast Guard Deputy Director...
Citizenship Requirements I called the National Documentation Center today and learned that a MARAD Small Vessel Waiver and a Coastwise...
We obviously have to abide by the laws of our host country and will not be chartering in Canada.
Yes they are.
46 CFR part 388 This Small Vessel Waiver Program was put in place so that every one of the numerous applications (which are almost always...
Bill- I didn't get your PM since my inbox was full. The same is now true of your inbox. Ken
I knew I liked you for a reason :cool: I will say though, that 46 CFR 67.19 (c)(2) must be the reason for this waiver program. Otherwise it...
Thanks Marmot! You are one of the members who I was hoping would respond. I will add this to my questions. The vessel was built in Australia, but...
Asking the Same Question Hi Guys. Existing US laws, in addition to recent changes to Transport Canada's Great Lakes Pilotage rules will...
