Vessel Exams

 A Vessel Safety Check is a FREE bow-to-stern check of your boat by a qualified member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary that typically takes about twenty minutes.

•  The Vessel Examiners issue no citations.
• There are no penalties for not successfully completing a Vessel Safety Check.
• Your benefits include:
• Learn about potential problems that might create a danger for you or your passengers on the water.
• Learn about  potential problems that might put you in violation of state or federal laws.
• You receive a copy of the Vessel Safety Check form (see below) that allows you tpo make the recommended safety improvement at your own discretion.
• If your vessel successfully meets all the requirements, a VSC decal will be presented to you on the spot.
• You can schedule and appointment with a Vessel Examiner at a time and place convenient for you, or have your boat checked before your launch. We'll make it easy for you!