Wow, expensive hobby if he keeps drinking like that. :eek:
Aha, good point. I had a rolled up distress flag on the sailboat. Not sure if it was required or not. I better go back and read them rules one...
This is the booklet I have been using to find answers: https://www.uscg.mil/pvs/docs/UPV_GUIDEBOOK_under100GT_CGD11_rev2016.pdf
Yeah, flares and stuff is required but listed what the additional requirements are for a charter boat rather than a recreational: The flares are...
Bilge alarms, also required for UPVs, got those.... What else?
Got the 1/2 mile horn, got the back-up VHF, got the CG Rules of the Road book onboard. What else....? Free boat ride and margaritas tomorrow to...
I know, Commercial life jackets, Type 1. Got 'em, 8 for good measure. What else did I forget?
A woman was very distraught at the fact that she had not had a date or any sex in quite some time. She was afraid she might have something wrong...
Quick update: Had to change the Documentation to Commercial with a Coastwise endorsement. Signed up for a Random Drug Test program. Changed FL...
I would ask if the seller or broker have a recent survey. In many cases the seller/broker may offer it. (If clean boat) If the boat has issues...
Smooth as glass in 30 knots? What was the wave height/sea conditions? Must be the perfect Bahamas boat, cross the Gulfstream in any weather. If it...
You are-a-right, dead giveaway:)
Well., I am a private boat, but when I was dealing with the city they pointed out I was doing business and commercial operations when I had paying...
I have been there so many times they won't even lift an eyebrow if I meet 6 folks at a table, drink with them and go for a boat ride. The...
Haha, I know what you are thinking. It has crossed my mind, but got a bad neighbor, had to sue him once. He would love a charter boat in the canal:)
Not yet, altought I am sure it is no problem. Long way to nearest marina however, much closer to shirt tail charlies and their docks. (now Pirates...
Yup, working on deals like that. The City has beatiful brand new floating docks along the River with hand rails and bumper guards, but only for...
Can't do. I asked: No commercial operations from The City's boat ramps. Only a few select Seawall spaces on the New River: Between Andrews and 3rd...
Yes, good point on the PFDs, will do. As for the City: I am not sure they know what they are doing. I met the City of Fort Lauderdale Dock Master...
Got approval from the City, but only verbal. Need guinea pigs for my new charter operation: "Odin Charters" Thinking about charging $100.00 per...
