Fed requirement for USCG max capacity plate

[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!

[Caymanboy]

EXCELLLLENT!!!!!!
THANX!!!

[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.

[McGillicuddy]

Run the ad again, I'll sign for one. Although I think a 19'8" x 7'6' boat only qualifies for 200 and change horsepower...

[Fr. Frank]

I think a 19'8" x 7'6' boat only qualifies for 200 and change horsepower...

It certainly doesn't NEED that much. I don't make the guidelines for such determinations, the USCG does. The wording is specific. Max HP is based upon a vessel's LOA and max beam, and each one of them gets rounded up to the next higher foot measurement.

By USCG standards, my Seafari with a hull length of 19'8" and beam of 7'6" is actually 23' long by 8' wide for max HP purposes. That's because LOA includes propulsion machinery and anchor roller. Go figure.

And I think it does pretty well with just a 90 hp Mercury.

[shana]

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