5 thoughts on “Invention, Innovation, Rationalization, and the Neo-Paleo Revolution

  1. What additional safety materials do T-Regs require above and beyond what you would usually take?Report

    1. My old sloop INTEMPERANCE was outfitted as an offshore cruiser and had equipment not required of private boats or OUPV (6-pax) charter boats; EPIRB, AIS, a life-raft, extensive flair inventory, man overboard equipment safety netting and other things that don’t come to mind right now.

      Here’s the vessel safety check list for OUPV boats. It’s about 4 pages. This list is provided as a courtesy by the Coast Guard; there is no regular or mandatory inspection of private boats or OUPV charter boats; either for safety equipment or seaworthiness. OUPV charter is less regulated that private automobiles. A libertarian paradise!

      Here’s the T-boat inspection handbook. It’s about 40 pages and vessels are inspected every year.Report

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