Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.19980702063640.006b49fc@tscnet.com>
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 23:36:40 -0700
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
From: stephen <syahn@tscnet.com>
Subject: Re: [baidarka] Hull ID numbers for US Coast Guard
I do this. On all of the four previous kayaks I've built I sign my name
somewhere on the framework up away from the bilgwater and I put the hull
number. My next kayak I will put #5 next to my name. I do this only for my
own satisfaction. Now that I know the Coast Gaurd wants it I will just wait
until they want to come aboard for an Inspection. I'll invite them to go
below and see my number!
At 12:01 AM 7/2/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Can't find this on any other posts, so I thought I'd throw this out for
>discussion.
>
>On Nick Schade's bulletin board (www.guillemot-kayaks.com), there was a
>mention that all boats, including home-built kayaks, need a hull id number,
>issued by your state for the Coast Guard in 49 of the states (the CG
>handles Alaska). Most of the guys blew the comment off, but I got curious.
> I called the CG after not finding it on the web site. They said yes, gave
>me the state phone #, and said they'd send the boat regs packet along.
>
>The Georgia Department of Natural Resources administers the registration of
>boats. They swear (I've called three times) that I don't have to get a HIN
>since I don't have a motor and am under (I think) 26 feet.
>
>Anyway..called the CG safe boating line again, they send me to the
>Compliance office who says "thanks for being so conscientious, we'll take
>care of the state's misunderstanding and get back with you by week's end."
>Huh. Now the GA DNR's mad at me for going over their heads, but, DUH, it's
>in black and white.
>
>Point of the story is, if you travel in the jurisdiction of the US Coast
>Guard, you must get a Hull Identification Number from your state. Make
>sure they understand that you don't want a registration, just a Hull ID#.
>The info comes from several CG publications, most clearly in "A Consumer's
>Guide to the Coast Guard Boating Safety Standards" Fact Sheet #14, March 1993:
>
>"Canoes, Kayaks and inflatables are excepted from all boating safety
>standards; however, they are subject to the requirements for a Hull
>Identification Number".
>
>Call (800) 368-5647 to get your copy today!!! :-)
>
>Have any of you done this? Where'd you put the # and how?
>
>Wynne
>Americus, GA
>USA
>
>