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[Fat Chilli]

Gelsec -

You raise a good point about the "SHOULD" not "MUST" debate. I know this is off topic but when I purchased my boat I took it down to the Transport Office and transfered the rego etc. whilst their they gave me one of those Boat Capacity Label stickers (the yellow one with the individual stick on numbers). I also recieved a brochure on the new capacity laws in relation to these stickers.
The brochure states the the owner of the boat "Should" affix the sticker to the boat, not "Must".
So I called MSQ about the legality and requirements to affix the sticker and if it was required if the manufacturers placard stated the capacity in terms of weight (i.e. the 75kg person sticker). The lady that answered was adamant that it "Must" be affixed to my boat, I then questioned her knowledge of the legal use of the word "Should" and it's legal interpretation. She then said that she would clarify the requirement, 5 mins later she came back and said it "Must" be fitted even if the manufacturer has a capacity placard on the boat. I suggested that they amend the brochure to read "Must" then, she said she would escalate the issue.
So I would be clarifying the wording of "Should" and "Must" before deciding on what Nav equipment is required.

Finga - I checked the accuracy of my compass , if you got done for no compass could you argue that you watch is a compass, because they are! (if the suns up and you know how to use it)

No mention of Radios in my handbook, only Epirbs etc.

Cheers

[wessel]

This topic has made me check the accuracy of my compass installed on the boat. The thing is 30 degrees out.
Seems that the new engine revcounter mounting bracket interferes with the magnetic readings. Big ooops

That could have been fun trying to get back to land in the fog with the GPS on the blink.
30 degrees is a lot when you start out 50 miles out to sea.

Now back to our normal program schedule....


Wessel