| Because of the raffle, you would actually be taking out passengers
"for hire" even though you didn't actually receive any money. As long
as they put up the bucks, your boat would be "for hire" and submit
you to some very interesting liability. To begin with, you'd need a
minimum of a six-pack CG license, a commercial inspection, and
commercial insurance. Maybe a nice donation to the social services
group would be easier.
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| I think it's unlikely you would get in trouble with the Coast Guard, unless
you do this more than once.
However, the liability issue is a real concern. You could send a letter to
your insurer, asking them to confirm that you will be covered under these
circumstances. If they answer affirmatively, keep their letter so you can prove
their consent later, if necessary.
--RS
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| RE: .1,
>>> Because of the raffle, you would actually be taking out passengers
>>> "for hire" even though you didn't actually receive any money.
Interesting...I used to donate a couple daysails aboard PUFFIN to the
WGBHCh 2 auction, and had understood that so long as I wasn't taking *any*
compensation (food, expenses, fuel, gifts, etc), it was kosher.
Technically those aboard were my guests, and no more. Has this changed,
or was my interpretation not correct?
>>> ...you'd need a minimum of a six-pack CG license, a commercial
>>> inspection, and commercial insurance.
Yes, you may be right in saying a license is necessary, of any size or
scope; the "six-pack" is the lowest level and most restricted scope. But
I sailed as an uninspected craft, which was fine as long as I was taking
no more than 6 passengers (despite a license to carry an unlimited number,
as long as it's on an appropriately qualified vessel.) Commercial
insurance was not required, according to my insurer (the Allen Agency,
Camden Maine.)
J.
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| Well, judging from the replies, here, I think I'll offer my time
to the cause instead.........
I take it that your liabilities are minimal (or non-existent?)
if you have friends aboard for a cruise?
Thanks,
Gregg
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