John Gill wrote: "We have the Weaver Davit system on our boat and it works great; > keeps the dinghy secure to the swim platform for boarding and un- > boarding. They also have a Weaver Leaver that allows you to leave > the motor on the dinghy so you don't have to remove it every time and > can store it in the vertical position. > > Keep in mind that whatever system you get, you can not block your > vessel name and hailing port on the transom (Documented boats) and > it is not legal to paint the name and port of call on the bottom of > the dinghy. The name and hailing port must be a minimum of 4 inches > in height and in contrasting color on some part of the vessel (on one > or both sides is OK) and be clearly visible. Note: if your boat is > state registered with letters and numbers on the bow, this > requirement does not apply. > > John Gill > Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiner > Two J's V > An AGLCA Looper ____________________________________________________________ So just how do you carry your dinghy vertically with the weaver system without blocking your vessel name and hailing port, John? Glass dinghy? You must have one huge transom! Or just a state registered vessel. Keith _____ Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a Porsche than in a Hyundai.

Keith, You have two choices if your dingy does not permit a clear view of your name and hailing port on the transom. (1) Tow your dingy behind your boat when underway. (2) Purchase new graphics for one or both sides of your boat where they will have an unobstructed view, 4 inch minimum height and contrasting color (per the Federal CFR's). There is no requirement to be on both sides or on the transom, just one place. See photo's of our boat on our website (address below). BTW, your sarcastic comments are not appreciated, we were only trying to help this list comply and avoid an unnecessary boarding by the CG. John and Judy Gill Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiners Two Js V Sassafras Harbor Marina, Georgetown, MD AGLCA Loopers Email: <twojscom@quadnet.net> Website: <http://homepage.mac.com/twojscom/GreatLoop/> ====================================== On Feb 28, 2008, at 7:11 AM, Keith wrote: > John Gill wrote: > "We have the Weaver Davit system on our boat and it works great; >> keeps the dinghy secure to the swim platform for boarding and un- >> boarding. They also have a Weaver Leaver that allows you to leave >> the motor on the dinghy so you don't have to remove it every time and >> can store it in the vertical position. >> >> Keep in mind that whatever system you get, you can not block your >> vessel name and hailing port on the transom (Documented boats) and >> it is not legal to paint the name and port of call on the bottom of >> the dinghy. The name and hailing port must be a minimum of 4 inches >> in height and in contrasting color on some part of the vessel (on one >> or both sides is OK) and be clearly visible. Note: if your boat is >> state registered with letters and numbers on the bow, this >> requirement does not apply. >> >> John Gill >> Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiner >> Two J's V >> An AGLCA Looper > ____________________________________________________________ > > So just how do you carry your dinghy vertically with the weaver system > without blocking your vessel name and hailing port, John? Glass > dinghy? You > must have one huge transom! Or just a state registered vessel. > > > Keith > _____ > Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to > cry in a > Porsche than in a Hyundai. > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop > > To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, > unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/ > great-loop

John & Judy, Great Info, GREAT website and I too wish there was more respect at times within the group. It is a wonderful place to share valuable and helpful information. There are things on which there will be differing opinions but those should be shared in a professional manner. I'm sure Keith didn't mean his comment to be offensive but we should all watch our words and the manner in which they are presented. I've enjoyed your photos and they have given me greater motivation to begin planning my own adventure! Best Regards, Steve Lattmann "Tranquility" - 40' Mainship DC Casey Key, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "John & Judy Gill" <twojscom@quadnet.net> To: "Keith" <keith@anastasia3.com>; "Loop List Great, Loop List" <great-loop@lists.samurai.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:09 AM Subject: Re: GL: PROPER DISPLAY OF NAME AND HAILING PORT > Keith, > > You have two choices if your dingy does not permit a clear view of > your name and hailing port on the transom. > > (1) Tow your dingy behind your boat when underway. > > (2) Purchase new graphics for one or both sides of your boat where > they will have an unobstructed view, 4 inch minimum height and > contrasting color (per the Federal CFR's). There is no requirement > to be on both sides or on the transom, just one place. See photo's > of our boat on our website (address below). > > BTW, your sarcastic comments are not appreciated, we were only trying > to help this list comply and avoid an unnecessary boarding by the CG. > > John and Judy Gill > Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiners > Two Js V > Sassafras Harbor Marina, Georgetown, MD > AGLCA Loopers > > Email: <twojscom@quadnet.net> > Website: <http://homepage.mac.com/twojscom/GreatLoop/> > > ====================================== > > On Feb 28, 2008, at 7:11 AM, Keith wrote: > >> John Gill wrote: >> "We have the Weaver Davit system on our boat and it works great; >>> keeps the dinghy secure to the swim platform for boarding and un- >>> boarding. They also have a Weaver Leaver that allows you to leave >>> the motor on the dinghy so you don't have to remove it every time and >>> can store it in the vertical position. >>> >>> Keep in mind that whatever system you get, you can not block your >>> vessel name and hailing port on the transom (Documented boats) and >>> it is not legal to paint the name and port of call on the bottom of >>> the dinghy. The name and hailing port must be a minimum of 4 inches >>> in height and in contrasting color on some part of the vessel (on one >>> or both sides is OK) and be clearly visible. Note: if your boat is >>> state registered with letters and numbers on the bow, this >>> requirement does not apply. >>> >>> John Gill >>> Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiner >>> Two J's V >>> An AGLCA Looper >> ____________________________________________________________ >> >> So just how do you carry your dinghy vertically with the weaver system >> without blocking your vessel name and hailing port, John? Glass >> dinghy? You >> must have one huge transom! Or just a state registered vessel. >> >> >> Keith >> _____ >> Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to >> cry in a >> Porsche than in a Hyundai. >> _______________________________________________ >> http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop >> >> To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, >> unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/ >> great-loop > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop > > To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, > unsubscribe, etc.) go to: > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/great-loop