Boca Ciega Yacht Club

Boat Inspections

  • 05/17/2014
  • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Boca Ciega Yacht Club

During work day this month, our very own Glen Dobos and Dick Risk will be performing free boat safety inspections.

 

Why should I get my boat checked?

Even experienced boaters need a vessel safety check.  Fifteen minutes could save your life and the life of your family. BCYC members can get a free safety check and decal for their boats at the club docks on club work day, Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Club members Glenn Dobos and Dick Risk, both certified vessel examiners of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will take appointments in advance and be available for walk-ups.  Safety checks are done on your boat. You should also get a decal for your dinghy.  VSCs take about 15 to 30 minutes each, depending on the size of your boat. You may also schedule an appointment for another day.

Please make sure that if you plan on bringing your boat to the BCYC basin, that you sign up for the T-Docks!  We expect this to be a popular event and space is limited.

 

If you have any questions, please contact either Glen Dobos (727) 688-7389, glenndobos@aol.com or Dick Risk (727) 289-6696, dickrisk@yahoo.com

 

What's in It For Me?

Vessels passing safety checks are awarded a U.S. Coast Guard/Auxiliary Decal that informs ...

  • Coast Guard / Auxiliary
  • Harbor Patrol
  • Sheriff and Police
  • Other boating law-enforcement and safety agencies

... that your boat was in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws during a safety check for that year. Best of all, every vessel safety check is 100 percent free of charge!

What if I Don't Pass?

If your boat does not pass, no citation is issued.  Instead, you are provided a written report on how to correct any discrepancies.

Why Receive a Vessel Safety Check?

Safety! The peace of mind that your boat meets federal safety standards and that in an emergency you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help.  In many cases boating insurance agencies offer discounts for vessels which undergo a vessel safety check every year.

All decals and safety checks are void December 31st of year they are inspected. They are also void should the operator/owner fail to maintain the vessel’s equipment or the vessel itself to the standard at the time of the safety check.

 

What Type of Items Are Checked?

  • Life jackets
  • Registration and numbering
  • Navigation lights
  • Ventilation
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)
  • Battery cover and connections

All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard.



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Longitude 82° 41' 44.7252'' W
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