That's one of the issues with composite construction, often the failure mode is completely hidden until it goes catastrophic. Most likely having a...
Reality is that when the prevalent wave height is 3-4' the significant wave height will be 5-7'. Usually the waves come in sets of 3 and from...
More like pure fantasy.
Not unless the owner is charging his guests. Guests are not passengers for hire. "Passenger for Hire" means each passenger pays by the head.
That is incorrect, no license is required to take that boat on that delivery. You need a license to take passengers and some cargo operations for...
Depends on the level of comfort you want. If you're talking two couples in lounge about comfort with privacy and storage for a week available, 37...
Because people understand product quality issues and can forgive them if they see an effort to correct them. It is much less easy to forgive a...
I've heard that man came to Earth on spaceships too... doesn't make it true.
If Marine Max handled the delivery and supplied the captain, then it is their liability unless waived by the owner. From earlier posts of...
I agree, there is a caviat in the CFRs though where nearly everything is "subject to the OCMI". I do know of several people who were issued 100...
It's not the issue that replaces the boat though. The issue that replaces the boat is Marine Max arranging the delivery and not making sure it was...
That's what I thought, that is an incorrect assumption.
What association you certified through doesn't matter for non professional ratings, they all count the same and use industry standard training...
Thanks for the video. Any chance of seeing a high res? I'm in Lauderdale till mid Feb...
There will be a point of transference between the two as both are involved in the entirety of the vessel. There are multiple types of delamination...
It is worth the time if you intend to use it. The license means you passed a test. How you choose to prepare for the test is what makes the...
You have Nav General modules on all USCG tests, Inland to Oceans. Commercial Assist towing is a 10 question endorsement. Master of Towing Vessels...
That's part of the problem as well, allowing independent commercial agents train and test for the entry grade licenses.
Yes sir. When I sat for my 100ton, they handed me a book that had a cover OUPV, OUTV, 100ton Master, 200ton Master. When I upgraded the book was...
That is patently incorrect. He is running an operation and vessel which takes passengers for hire, that makes him a professional mariner and...
