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Airwaves · 04-29-2008, 09:55 PM

AC2717 I think you misunderstood Donnamatrix's post.

This is a completely voluntary safety check and it has nothing to do with boat registration or the safe boating certificate required by NH.

The Vessel Safety Check sticker she is talking about is placed on a vessel after a free safety examination of the equipment on your boat. You get the sticker provided your boat meets the safety requirements. It is awarded by the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary

You can click HERE to see what the member of the Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary will go over with you on your boat so that you can get the sticker.

It's a really good idea to get this done every year since there is wear and tear on your boat that you might miss.

I know the last time I did one of these at Lakeport Landing a number of years ago I found a gas line that had somehow worked its way next to a belt pulley and occasionally touched. The gas line had nearly been worn through. If the owner hadn't asked for the safety check he would have been underway when the gas line ruptured and sprayed gasoline onto a hot engine.

The people doing the safety checks are trained in what to look for. Whether your boat passes or fails, NO REPORT GOES TO ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY!!! Not the Marine Patrol, not the Coast Guard, not Fish and Game, no one but you!

04-29-2008, 09:55 PM	#3
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	It's a good idea to get a Vessel Safety Check! AC2717 I think you misunderstood Donnamatrix's post. This is a completely voluntary safety check and it has nothing to do with boat registration or the safe boating certificate required by NH. The Vessel Safety Check sticker she is talking about is placed on a vessel after a free safety examination of the equipment on your boat. You get the sticker provided your boat meets the safety requirements. It is awarded by the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary You can click HERE to see what the member of the Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary will go over with you on your boat so that you can get the sticker. It's a really good idea to get this done every year since there is wear and tear on your boat that you might miss. I know the last time I did one of these at Lakeport Landing a number of years ago I found a gas line that had somehow worked its way next to a belt pulley and occasionally touched. The gas line had nearly been worn through. If the owner hadn't asked for the safety check he would have been underway when the gas line ruptured and sprayed gasoline onto a hot engine. The people doing the safety checks are trained in what to look for. Whether your boat passes or fails, NO REPORT GOES TO ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY!!! Not the Marine Patrol, not the Coast Guard, not Fish and Game, no one but you!