Documenting the 25D revisited

[Joe Myerson]

Carl,

A PO apparently took the same route that you recommend (get it?).

The Creme Brulee's documentation number was carved into a board with a router, and that board was epoxied to the side of the vessel on the starboard side of the boat's enormous head compartment.

It's a good thing, too, since I've never used a router myself.

--Joe

[trapper]

Admittedly, I wanted the expensive board if the board was to be visible. So I put the options to my husband either the pretty and expensive one or cheap and ugly. The cheap and ugly had to be hidden. He told me to go ahead with the pretty one.

I have to admit that may have been one of those days when he did not quite understand what I said. His English is not that great, he is from Liverpool, England (that common language thing). He can out cheap my New England grandfather and redneck improvise like my southern grandfather! But sometimes I win Its here now and we just have to install it.

[Oswego John]

Trapper,

In Columbia, SC, it may be Different Strokes For Different Folks, but not so in Liverpool.

The Brits say Different Strokes For Different BLOKES. (Deep groan)

Have a great day,
O J

[Sea Hunt Video]

Trapper and all:

I am in the process of applying for USCG registration and documentation for S/V Bali Ha'i.

While awaiting approval I am trying to decide where I will put the USCG documentation plate and numbers and what type of plate, etc.

I like the plates that Trapper referenced in her post 30 September 2008 but they are 24" long

Trapper, where did you finally affix yours One of your posts said you were going to put it above the starboard settee by cutting out a few slats. Did that work OK

Any current suggestions, thoughts will be much appreciated.

Thank you.

[trapper]

I have beautiful one but you are right, it is a bit long. Currently it is sitting on the starboard shelf at the forward bulkhead. It appears to be attached but it is not. I think that maybe where we ultimately attach the thing. Another place might be in the quater berth.

[Neil Gordon]

Currently it is sitting on the starboard shelf at the forward bulkhead. It appears to be attached but it is not.

The rules require permanent attachment, of course!

I thought about going fancy with a carved board but ended up attaching adhesive letters to the hull inside a storage area. They're epoxied over so they can't be removed.

[trapper]

Yeah, I know it is supposed to be attached. My husband and I fuss about that everytime we go out. I am having a carpenter on board in February to do some work and I guess I will have him attach it for me.

We are on a lake and there is no CG presence. DNR may check documentation papers but that is it.

[Jim Walsh]

I did the same thing. I didn't care to make the documentation numbers a focal point so I also used self-stick numbers and brushed clear epoxy over them. I considered placing them on the hull in a sail locker but I ended up with the forward bulkhead in the head. An appropriate place for something required by a federal regulation.

[BubbaThePirate]

How many digits are the USCG Doc #'s? I was thinking of carving them into the companionway trim. I don't know if there is enough room there. Was kind of thinking it would look 'shippy' and all, but maybe I'll have to stew on that a while.

Todd
CD28 #53
[a boat to be named later]

[Neil Gordon]

How many digits are the USCG Doc #'s? I was thinking of carving them into the companionway trim. I don't know if there is enough room there. Was kind of thinking it would look 'shippy' and all, but maybe I'll have to stew on that a while.

"The official number assigned to documented vessels, preceded by the abbreviation "NO." must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals at least three inches high ...<<

The documentation number is seven digits, so nine altogether plus a bit more room for the dot.

"... on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious and cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area."

For technical correctness, I'm thinking the companionway trim (or any other trim, for that matter) is not a structural part of the hull.

[BubbaThePirate]

Thank you x2. I hadn't found the # of digits for some reason. Also, I missed the 'hull' part of that sentence.

Cheers,
Todd

[Steve Laume]

Raven, although not currently documented, does have her numbers. The PO used stick on letters on the hull inside the cockpit locker and epoxied over them. This is a legal installation that is easily accessible but out of the way. I personally don't think the Doc numbers can add anything to the beauty of our boats.

I would vote for keeping it simple and out of sight, Steve.

[Sea Hunt Video]

I finally received my USCG Certificate of Documentation for S/V Bali Ha'i (No. 1237123). Now, I have to figure out where to permanently install the documentation number, etc.

Any developments/updated projects since the last posts on where and how to install

I will use "stick on" numbers if forced to but I would prefer to install a nice teak board with the numbers carved in and the board permanently affixed to the interior of the hull.

By the way, a big THANK YOU to Trapper. She guided me through the entire documentation process. Could not have done it without her guidance.

[Neil Gordon]

I finally received my USCG Certificate of Documentation for S/V Bali Ha'i (No. 1237123).

You're aware, of course, of the tradition of buying a bottle of single malt for other owners of documented Cape Dory yachts, yes? (Not a bottle for each one; just a bottle kept on board should one of the other owners find himself wandering by your mooring field.)

[Sea Hunt Video]

You're aware, of course, of the tradition of buying a bottle of single malt for other owners of documented Cape Dory yachts, yes? (Not a bottle for each one; just a bottle kept on board should one of the other owners find himself wandering by your mooring field.)

Captain Neil:

I am at a loss. I have tried diligently to learn the customs, traditions, rules, regulations, etc. of sailing in general, USCG requirements and, of course, Cape Dory etiquette. I have carefully studied the USCG regs, spoken with a retired USCG Admiral (old friend from a world away) and read everything I can on Cape Dory traditions and customs.

Where would I find this "tradition of buying a bottle of single malt for other owners of documented Cape Dory yachts" of which you speak

On the plus side, I have found several references to ample supplies of Guinness being maintained onboard. But no reference to "single malt". Strange, very strange indeed.