Sharing Expenses - 46 CFR 175.400

[frankypettolina]

SD- a spirited debate is never a sign of disrespect- and the feeling is mutual.

We will probably never agree on this, so I am signing out of this thread after this post. I know that what I am doing is legal, and I never have to worry about interpretation or wording, or whatever. Everyone has to decide for themselves what they are comfortable with, and live with the consequences.

I will just be glad when I get to go fishing again with paying customers, or when I get invited to go fishing with someone as their guest. I have not been fishing since Oct. 3, and I most likely will not be going again until MHC in Dec. And hopefully when I get down there I will be taking plenty of guests back to Homer Smith's for some compensation!!!

[eppefour]

The problem is that there may not be complete agreement or understanding of the rules in the coast Guard. Where does that leave us ? Dependent on the person who stops us- what they think the rule means or whether someone pissed in his Wheaties that morning. Doesn't make me feel safe.

[Sea Draggin]

The problem is that there may not be complete agreement or understanding of the rules in the coast Guard.

Well Mr E., I know there was a group from this board that was pulled apart and questioned 2 years ago on the dock, because another member from this board called the CG about their fun trip.

After 2 hours, no tickets were written. If the CG could have written one for anything, I have no doubt they would have. In fact, my understanding was a letter of apology was to be issued by the commander at Ft. Macon.

They do not always have all the answers, or accurate answers for that matter.

[eppefour]

A copy of the apology letter would go a long way toward analyzing the problem.