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Marley Boat Club member Ken Fink is a member of
the Coast Guard Auxiliary and an approved vessel examiner. He has
offered to come to your location & perform a FREE Vessel Safety
Check (VSC) of your vessel.
What is a Vessel Safety Check?
The Vessel Safety Check is a FREE bow-to-stern inspection of your
boat by a qualified member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United
States Power Squadrons®. It’s your best way to learn about potential
problems that might put you in violation of state or federal laws, or —
worse — create danger for you or your passengers on the water.
Things can go wrong on the water, with
dangerous — even fatal — results. That’s why the U.S. Coast Guard
recommends that you get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) every year.
Your Only Risk is Not Having One
Vessel Examiners issue no citations. There are no penalties for not
successfully completing a Vessel Safety Check.
Vessel Examiners provide you with a copy of the
vessel safety check form, allowing you to make the recommended safety
improvements at your own discretion.
And while the VSC decal won’t necessarily
preclude boardings by law enforcement authorities, it can give you
confidence that such encounters are as positive as possible.
Need another reason? A large number of major
insurance providers offer discounts for boats that successfully pass a
Vessel Safety Check!
How It Works
A Vessel Examiner will meet you at your boat at a prearranged time
or during a VSC event at a marina, boat ramp, etc. The Examiner will
check the presence and condition of approximately fifteen items required
by state and federal regulations. Additionally, they will discuss items
that are recommended but not required... and answer your questions on
boating safety.
A typical Vessel Safety Check takes
approximately twenty minutes. At the conclusion of the check, you’ll
receive a copy of the Vessel Safety Check form and — if your vessel
successfully meets all the requirements — a VSC decal will be presented
on the spot
What if my vessel doesn't pass?
Ken will issue a voucher for a 10% discount at Boaters World for any
items your vessel is deficient in. After you correct the
deficiencies you give Ken a call and he will come back out, check the
vessel again and issue a decal if all is well!
What Does a Vessel Safety Check Cover?
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