Fed requirement for USCG max capacity plate

[Tarpun]

Fr. Frank
Would need one for the MA maybe one for the Seafari. I can't recall it's decal condition. I've never had my capacity plate questioned when I've been stopped on boats without one. Better safe than harassded. Dave

[Fr. Frank]

I've been boating for 42 years and this is the 2nd time I've had my capacity decal/plate checked.

The last time was in Fenwick Island, Delaware in 1986, and I was operating an '86 21' Checkmate Starflight with a 3.4L 300hp Mercury on the back. The Delaware DNR was sure I was overpowered.

But nope, the decal said 300hp max hp. It was a "special order" from Checkmate in Bucyrus, Ohio (Actual USCG max was 310hp) The original plate said max hp 235, but they were happy to send us a new plate to make the boat legal for our attempts to break the then 107 mph world slalom-ski speed record. We eventually got that boat up to over 110 mph. As it was we had the 2nd fastest boat on Assawoman bay. (I also rigged the fastest: a 21' Allison with a 2.4L EFI Mercury Bridgeport that radared at 114 mph. Shoot, we got a plywood 26' Chincoteague Scow to run 93 mph with twin 3.4L Mercs. Now THAT's a story to tell)

FYI, I failed the world record attempt, but survived the fall immediately after a 103 mph run. I actually fell turning around for another run after slowing to under 80 mph. Can you say "skipped like a stone"? Pulling a skier, the boat would not go faster than 103. I sold my $600 Fox custom 98" V-bottom ski a couple of weeks later, still wearing a neck brace. Now I look back and say, "Good God! That was STUPID! What was I thinking?"

At 50 yrs old now, my body reminds me of the whole slough of incredibly dangerous and stupid things I did when I was younger. Over 50 broken bones, including breaking my back in three places in another boat incident. I have been severely injured racing motorcycles, sports cars, and offshore boats. I was a slow learner.

Yeah, I hurt most days, but, Praise God, I can still celebrate the Mass, and go fishing, and play golf, ride my motorcycle, and spend time with wife and my teen-aged kids. The pain is a small price to pay for that.

[76Red18]

My missing plate has never been an issue. I've only seen the man once past the 12 mile mark though. I had some nice snapper so they did check for the "reef fish" gear; circle hooks, deflator and hook remover.

[joshmon71]

Muchas gracias for the machine plates link! I need both a HIN plate on the back of my transom per MA state regs, and i think a second one hidden somewhere else per the Feds. I have neither , and somehow slipped by when registering the boat this spring with a smile and a chat at the DFW office as was supposed to have a 'HIN number rubbing' or something to that effect. So if your up here in MA, we have that regulation as well. Never heard of anyone being written up here for this though...

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/boatregfaq.htm#HIN

[Caymanboy]

Father Frank,
I will take 4 or 5 of them please. Pm me and I will get the $$$ to you.
Thanx.
OP

[Fr. Frank]

Okay, here is the proof from LetterRite.


My cost is "about" $40 per sheet, 4 decals per sheet, plus shipping of $5 or so. I do not intend to order until I get a firm price in writing.

I counted a total of 12 persons including myself who want/need one so far, so I will be ordering 3 sheets, 12 total.


Here's my count:
L_Steve: 1
Ron B: 1
Tarpun: 2
Jorge: 1
Caymanboy: 5
Brn2fsh: 1
Me: 1

If the price comes in just as verbally quoted, I'll charge $12 each out of those who want one. That'll cover the shipping cost to me and first class mail to you.

If anyone else wants one, let me know. I probably won't order 'til Monday, as I will be taking my son hunting this weekend during Florida's muzzle loading season for his very first hunt.

Fr Frank,

You are too good to us!

[Fr. Frank]

[QUOTE]
Okay, here is the proof from LetterRite.


The decals are in. With a mix-up on the order, I got 12 instead of the 16 I thought I had ordered. Keeping one for myself, that leaves 11 for all y'all.


My cost was $130 including shipping. So if y'all still want 'em, please send me $12.50 for the decal, and I'll send it out USPS 1st class mail. Paypal is the easiest way. My email is fatherfrankgough@aol.com. If you prefer to pay with a check, PM me and I'll send you my address.


Here is the original list I had. I think those who wanted just one should have priority over the additional decals for those who wanted more than one, but except for Tarpun, we're good. "Tarpun" later asked to raise his count to 3, but unless someone else bails on theirs, I don't see a way to do that fairly.

L_Steve: 1
Ron B: 1
Tarpun: 2
Jorge: 1
Caymanboy: 5
Brn2fsh: 1
Me: 1


When you pay, make sure you include a message telling me your CSC user name.

[shana]

i have 1975 seafari order me one too let me know how to send payment thank you very much george