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Well I just got boarded by the Coast Guard for the first time. I was on my Camano, which is for sale, so I didnt have a good feeling about the blue flashing lights. I thought I was doing ok when I found the PFDs, registration, head secured, garbage plan, oil discharge sign and so forth,. However my fears were confirmed when the boarding team wrote me up for 2 violations, both associated with my fire extinguishers. While they were fully charged, the proper type and quantity they lacked two things:
They were not labeled U.S. Coast Guard Certified and
They were not labeled Marine Use
The boarding officer also gave me a warning that my throwable PFD also lacked a U.S. Coast Guard certification, but he didnt write me up for that. I must admit this seems pretty petty. The boat is manufactured in Canada and is universally recognized as a top quality product. I dont know if Im the first Camano owner to be written up, but I can assure you there are 150+ Canadian built Camano boats out there that are similarly equipped. I understand I may be able to call the Seattle Coast Guard station and have the citation dropped, but Ill have to wait till Monday to find that out. I did go to Fisheries Supply and for $84 buy all new Made in the USA, Certified by the US Coast Guard fire extinguishers and a life ring.
Better dot the i and cross the t with these guys doing safety inspections!
Scott Bulger, N40II, Alanui, Seattle WA
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