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Will Roy be at the meet-up in June? I've wanted to meet with him for a few years. Will there be other Roy boats there to look at?

Go to www.uscgboating.org and under the Regulations tab you will find it and download what you need.

This is my last post on this. I hated even posting and moving this back to the top but I said I would get the latest info for you. To clarify previous policy regarding the Volunteer Boat Test Program the following applies: The Coast Guard will perform free testing of one boat per...

I've been going back and forth reading this. Sometimes laughing, sometimes getting pissed. Most of what is being posted is not accurate. Yes the CG budget is being reduced just like other agencies but the factory visit and testing program is a contract that is already paid for and spent. Yes...

Pete, The short answer is Backyard Boat Builders are still required to follow the regualtions. Now let me give you the long answer and some history on the Backyard Boat Builder Policy. The laws written in 33 CFR or 46 US Code 43 do not mention Backyard Boat Builders. Anyone building a boat is...

Tony, Some may be meant to be stationary but most get paddled. As a overall class of boats, layouts fall into the rowboat category. YES, float tubes are inspected by the Coast Guard and manufacturers are supposed to have MIC's and HIN's. That's all that applies to a non-motorized float tube...

Sorry my comments to Darin Clark and Brad did not post the way I wanted. Darin, The PA officer is wrong. I hear what everyone is saying but this isn't the first time the question has been raised. Look a the description of boat. Boat means any vessel? Whats the definition of a vessel? Vessel...

"Vessel includes every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water. Not to nitpick Darren but a Busik style boat is not used for transportation" Howard, the key word is "capable" of being used for...

Pete, thats not it. There are federal regulations for boat types. The closest boat types for layout boats are canoes/kayaks, rowboats, or outboard under 20 feet. Typically layout boats do not meet the definition of a kayak because the beam is to wide. So the Coast Guard puts them in the category...

Info on Nav Lights, http://www.uscgboating.org/assets/pdf/recalls/BSC85_1.pdf

Not far away on the Hudson River you can find Ice scooters or ice yachts. http://www.hriyc.org/

John, Great experience and thanks for sharing. This story brought up an important point for me. "OK, now my friend shows up we launch his boat and as I'm sitting in my boat the guy infront of me starts his boat in gear and runs into my bow. Not a big deal, not much damage other than some...

I was not very clear on the outboard weight. The 160 lbs in Table 4 also includes the fuel tank and battery weight plus pounds for the motor. Sorry for the confuasion.

A few things about Capacity labels. Boats under 20 feet are required to have a label that says U. S. Coast Guard at the top of the label. This does not mean its Coast Guard certified, only that its required and you are complying with Coast Guard regulations. Boats over 20 feet that have Capacity...

12-29-12 LANGLEY, OK Capsized boat imperils hunters on Grand Lake. Two men from Grove are being credited with helping to save the life of a fellow duck hunter Sat. (12-29) on Grand Lake. The Grand River Dam Authority police said Harvey Erwin, of Claremore, and Josh Pridemore, of Tulsa, were...

Don't know where they went. Will try again tomorrow.