Coast Guard boarding & hull number question?

[countshock]

About the flares, my local uscg inspector (I have an inspected passenger launch at work) informed me that we are no longer required to carry them on the launch, as all our trips are under 30 minutes. Strange huh?

[gofastsandman]

Very strange. I would want flares in a small lake.

One of my high school friends was a Coastie for 20 yrs. He always has great stories. They are mostly young men and like bikinis, go fast boats, and going into harms way.
Bless em all.

I knew last fall that venting tools were required, but the instructions on the back were wrong for many fish. I have the tool and de-hooker now. I still use my pliers and needle. I try to keep sani wipes in my box too. How do you clean the inside of the venting tool? Little nip bottle? Old fashioned pipe cleaners?

I`m all about being a steward for our mother, but sometimes the solution can be the problem.

Cheers,
GFS

[countshock]

yeah, ever read the cfrs on what goes into a first aid kit? And then go to a pharmacy and try to buy that [censored]? The 80 year-old woman behind the counter will tell you she hasn't seen half of that stuff in 20 years. But no flares?!?! why not!

[gofastsandman]

Peanut Island would`ve buurned down by now?

Cheers,
GFS