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Where can I get a USCG Capacity plate, 15 Whaler
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| Author | Topic: Where can I get a USCG Capacity plate, 15 Whaler |
| elvis |
posted 06-02-2013 02:50 PM ET (US)  
I'm restoring a 1985 15 Whaler I purchased from the government. It was assigned to a Fire Dept according to the faded name painted on the side. The USCG Capacity plate is missing...it either was removed or the boat didn't come with one (unlikely, perhaps). Where can I get one? Thanks |
| jimh |
posted 06-02-2013 03:12 PM ET (US)
See |
| jimh |
posted 06-02-2013 03:14 PM ET (US)
Also see |
| whalerdude |
posted 06-02-2013 03:54 PM ET (US)
I had Janis at Magic brush make a perfect metallic decal that I put on the old faded plate and then re-riveted back on. It looks perfect. |
| elvis |
posted 06-02-2013 08:37 PM ET (US)
Thanks, sounds like Chuck Bennett is a good place to start. |
| John A Larson |
posted 06-03-2013 03:38 PM ET (US)
http://www.discontinueddecals.com/index.php?cPath=67& osCsid=7fc52c132524d00576a140441916648c |
| elvis |
posted 06-03-2013 06:58 PM ET (US)
I wrote to Chuck Bennett, who replied and recommended a place to get my replacement plate. Thanks to all here, and to Mr. Bennett. |
| Jessielove |
posted 06-04-2013 07:34 PM ET (US)
I wonder if the CG would notice a decal raising my max HP from 600 to 700 LOL! Wouldn't twin 350s look sexy some day when it's time to repower? |
| Plotman |
posted 06-06-2013 09:15 AM ET (US)
If your boat is over 20 feet, the plate is voluntary. And no, they really won't notice (or care). I've been boarded 6 or 8 times, and they have never looked at my capacity plate. And even if they did, there is no reference book showing what the capacities were. In fact, whaler has changed them over the years on the exact same model, so even that isn't consistent. |
| EJO |
posted 06-06-2013 10:52 AM ET (US)
Plotman you might be right as to them not looking but they would have if they did a VE and yes it is for reference only and voluntary on larger boats but there still is a formula to determine capacities and as an official agent(cy) they can issue citations/arrest etc. so it is up to the officer to determine what is safe to operate the vessel it is all discretionary. (like a cop saying you are going to fast for the road conditions even though you are driving below the posted limit) Hence watch out what you put on a plate. |
| JBCornwell |
posted 06-07-2013 05:03 PM ET (US)
I tried to Email you a paper facsimile, Elvis. Your Email didn't work. Red sky at night. . . |
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