Boat Safety - US Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I was pretty nervous recording this one because I really was curious to see if I could pass on my first try.

[@carldea]

Nah, no need to be nervous. If you fail, the video would’ve gotten more views. 👍🏻

[@leerichy6489]

Never underestimate those older guys of the Coastguard, many have years of experience and will put you right. You don't need online courses just get in touch with him if you have any questions. Nice family boat.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Oh yeah he was great to talk to!

[@jamess3532]

Good job. I'm exempt form the boating course but took it anyways. I took an online course through BoaterED and learned far more than I thought I would. Just brushing up on the navigational rules which I thought I had down pretty well was helpful. There is also quite a bit of boater safety info that some may think is common sense but probably isn't. Ultimately there is no excuse for time on the water and knowing your boat.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

There's always something to learn!

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

Thanks for the upload Wayne. These are good things for boaters to be aware of. You can never be too safe on the water

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank YOU!

[@jimdorsett]

Thank you Wayne for all the good work you're doing.

[@runbmc35]

That coast guard seemed friendly and super easy to talk to and very helpful

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

He is part of the auxiliary and just does these inspections.

[@TimothySheppard-yc1ey]

Beautiful boat, I like your organization!!

[@barbarathawley6298]

Nice job, Bill Riley, experienced Coast Guard Auxiliary member, 5th District South, on this vessel safety check. Contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary if you want a free vessel safety check. Thanks for the video.

[@frankiannelli989]

Always great to know what Coast Guard expects.

[@edvanderveen5973]

Great video, Wayne.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ElliYacht1]

We just had our boater safety check! We will have our video out soon! 👍

[@JeepWrangler1957]

As a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, I am so happy you made this and are able to show people there is no downside to a Vessel Safety Check (VSC). This check can prevent you from sustaining injury or death in an emergency. Sometimes people only recognize things in $$$. So I add, if you are stopped by the USCG, DNR, or other law enforcement, not having something that would be been able to been noticed during a VSC, may save you a lot of money in fines. Semper Paratus.

[@KingsCrossVIP]

Love it thanks! boat guy☕🍰 let's watch

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

Doing this also helps from getting stopped while out on the water. If the coast guard or dirt sees u out & u have the sticker, a lot if times u won't get stopped for random safety checks

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

Dnr

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

The inspector mentioned that used to be the case but now sometimes they will still stop people.

[@Polux721]

Even if they stopped you, their view and treatment toward you is very different if you din't have the sticker, have mine every year for 17 years.

[@carldea]

Boating safety course online is available. I used Boat ed.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes they are - did you like it?

[@carldea]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy , Very much so, I am like you where I’ve been grandfathered (old fart) in, and been riding a Jetskis, and a few times on the boat without a cert, but really I was actually amazed at how much I really didn’t know such as knowing right of way & types of buoys. But yes it’s very well done with quizzes. Great videos and interactive scenarios. Well worth it. www.boat-ed.com

[@theskyisturquoise]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy I'm a USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety instructor. While I took mine online 15 years ago when I was 15, there is so much more you learn from doing the in-person one.

[@AnimalScienceTV]

Is the coastguard check the same nationwide or different per state?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I think it's tweaked by each state to include any additional state requirements.

[@robinstewart6510]

As Wayne said, the federal Coast Guard regulations (safety equipment, etc) are nationwide, with some states adding additional requirements onto that (check your state rules). With the latter, the Coast Guard will check that you meet those requirements as well. These free on-shore or in-dock examinations are complimentary. However, if you're caught on the water violating the regulations, fines and similar will more than likely be imposed. - Branch Chief, Public Affairs Dept, Member Training (BC-ATM), USCGA

[@JosephMullin]

Get the Coast Guard emergency radio protocol and memorize it. It will help the Coast guard greatly

[@jckdnls9292]

Can you post the link to the check list?

[@MikeGeloso-k8r]

I live in New Jersey and I bought a boat from out of state. It’s registered with the unit with the United States Coast Guard should I keep it registered with the United States Coast Guard or go to New Jersey to division of motor vehicle

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I think you have to register it in your state and the CG registration is separate.

[@gingyproductions2749]

The sticker is the real incentive for sure.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I DO like stickers!

[@runbmc35]

By the way wayne, I notice that is a four winns, does that have a Volvo penta outdrive?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes it does!

[@kristiefeldman2684]

How long does it take ?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

For the inspection? It's about an hour.

[@Valmontst]

Born in the 1960’s?? Damm, Wayne, you are really ancient!! 😂 But I bet not quite as ancient as I am (‘62!)! 😂

[@mattbrown5511]

Congrats on your first time "Go".

[@gmoneyga84]

Fire extinguisher?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes I have one and it was good.

[@mbjorke]

You have a new boat?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

We got this one in September.

[@glennaycock6090]

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave! Unless of coarse, you are not safe enough

[@Roger-gm9tl]

Just getting out of your diapers, talk to me when your 80, if I'm not pushing up weeds or dust in the wind !

[@doncunning]

Inspection FAIL on the fire extinguisher by the vessel examiner. You are NOT just checking pressure gauge. Many non commercial fire extinguishers have an expiration date - he did not even look and actually stated he was only looking for charge.

[@barbarathawley6298]

This VE was done in 2022. Only recently was arequirement added that extinguisher can be no older than 12 years old if there is a date (on the bottom). Still has to have gague in green.. They generally do not have expiration dates.

[@Roger-gm9tl]

Nor did he look at fuel hoses, fittings as best as can be seen, besides flame arrestor on carb, another thing, battery connections, cables as can be seen, frayed, lose corroded, routed, which can cause no start, fires !

[@DannyWalker1949]

Dang Quit talking and interrupting him. Yáll Don't need a length of Rope on your "Throwable Device" ? We have to have a medium of 25' of line on our's

[@CFPNOLES]

Dang,BIDEN doing marine inspections

[@RobertDNC]

He is a USCG Auxiliary volunteer you might try it if you have the energy! No way Biden could do a vessel check , he cain't even wipe his own butt!!!

[@KingsCrossVIP]

I hope they're copies lol

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Good point! I should make copies of my registration

[@glennaycock6090]

Where is his gun so he can shoot people who are not being safe?