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Misty Blue · 05-02-2008, 05:59 AM

Donnam...
You are so right! Vessel safety checks by the USPS or CG Auxiliary are a great idea! They are much more involved (but don't take too long) than the NHMP inspections. For example: The NHMP (my pals by the way) will make sure that you comply with the minimum requirements of the law but how about this????

Is your battery in a safe condition?

Do you have automotive parts (distributor, alternator, starter) on your engine? These cause fires.

Is your stove safe and your head compliant?

Bottom line, a vessel safety check by these CIVILIANS is a fun and informative twenty minutes.

Both the CG and the PS do an awsome job.

Now to the USPS education classes. These guys and gals have been teaching this stuff since Moby Dick was a minnow. If you have taken the NHMP class and you are are serious about your boating skills I would suggest that you contact the USPS or the USCG Auiliary to see what else you can learn from these other sources. Trust me you won't be wasting your time.

PS. Hey, I thought that Swissville was my gig!

Misty Blue

05-02-2008, 05:59 AM	#5
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Good education: Donnam... You are so right! Vessel safety checks by the USPS or CG Auxiliary are a great idea! They are much more involved (but don't take too long) than the NHMP inspections. For example: The NHMP (my pals by the way) will make sure that you comply with the minimum requirements of the law but how about this???? Is your battery in a safe condition? Do you have automotive parts (distributor, alternator, starter) on your engine? These cause fires. Is your stove safe and your head compliant? Bottom line, a vessel safety check by these CIVILIANS is a fun and informative twenty minutes. Both the CG and the PS do an awsome job. Now to the USPS education classes. These guys and gals have been teaching this stuff since Moby Dick was a minnow. If you have taken the NHMP class and you are are serious about your boating skills I would suggest that you contact the USPS or the USCG Auiliary to see what else you can learn from these other sources. Trust me you won't be wasting your time. PS. Hey, I thought that Swissville was my gig! Misty Blue