Getting your Captains License....

[BennyV]

Cool, I test my memory watching the ships and barges go up Narrangansett Bay to Providence.
It's bad.

I used to like watching em go up and down the East River. A lot of pushing and hip towing going on.

 

[jpd]

I used to like watching em go up and down the East River. A lot of pushing and hip towing going on.

Gots to know those lights at nighttime

 

[BennyV]

Gots to know those lights at nighttime

Oh yeah

 

[BoatGuy]

Since a Captain's License course was too expensive, maybe I'll look into a sommelier course.

 

[DarthBaiter]

Congrats Capt Benny.

It does have a nice ring to it. ?

I never thought I would quit toking, so never really gave it much thought, but now that I have with no real plan to take it up again, I was thinking about taking the test.

Still just flipping thru the book. Gonna start picking your brain when I get to the "heavy" lifting. ?

 

[BennyV]

Congrats Capt Benny.

It does have a nice ring to it. ?

I never thought I would quit toking, so never really gave it much thought, but now that I have with no real plan to take it up again, I was thinking about taking the test.

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Still just flipping thru the book. Gonna start picking your brain when I get to the "heavy" lifting. ?

Give it a shot. Maybe Mojoe can be your first mate.

 

[DarthBaiter]

That would be an honour. ?

 

[CrazynLazy]

I was thinking of getting my Captains license. No specific reason . I don't plan to charter my 17 foot boat. I just thought it is always good to learn. But a local course was $750. That was more than I was willing to spend since cash is tight.

I received my captains license through Mariners Learning System. It’s an online class you can take and review as many times as you like . And you take practice test as well . Was excellent learning was very thorough as well. I believe cast was. 500-600 . Good luck.

 

[BennyV]

I received my captains license through Mariners Learning System. It’s an online class you can take and review as many times as you like . And you take practice test as well . Was excellent learning was very thorough as well. I believe cast was. 500-600 . Good luck.

Good point!

There’s a ton of courses out there these days. I’m thinking you might be referring to the “Captain in a box” program, but correct me if I’m wrong. I know a few people who used this with great success.

I went the route I did because I needed the structure and a push to get everything done in a timely manner. This was just for the OUPV. The masters and towing endorsement were all done through the website at my own speed.

 

[Tigashrk]

I have the same license benny is waiting on from the same school. I enjoyed the experience, didn’t find it overwhelming or too difficult. The paperwork alone was worth the price. Coast Guard is pretty strict about filling the correct paperwork and having it filled out correctly. Plus when I did it it was during the winter and helped with cabin fever.

 

[CrazynLazy]

Good point!

There’s a ton of courses out there these days. I’m thinking you might be referring to the “Captain in a box” program, but correct me if I’m wrong. I know a few people who used this with great success.

I went the route I did because I needed the structure and a push to get everything done in a timely manner. This was just for the OUPV. The masters and towing endorsement were all done through the website at my own speed.

Yes Capt Benny , you’re correct. I’ve used my license and skills from boat deliveries to private fishing charters and personal excursions.

 

[BennyV]

Yes Capt Benny , you’re correct. I’ve used my license and skills from boat deliveries to private fishing charters and personal excursions.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

 

[chunkster]

I have applied for and will be receiving my 100 gross tons, near coastal masters license with towing endorsement.

This license is for everything else but recreational fishing. You're going to end up going broke.
Some guys kid waiting for me to give him money.

 

[BennyV]

This license is for everything else but recreational fishing. You're going to end up going broke.
Some guys kid waiting for me to give him money.

I have no idea what you’re talking about. If this doesn’t stay on track I’ll be deleting any & all of your comments. Have a great day!

 

[Roccus7]

This license is for everything else but recreational fishing. You're going to end up going broke.
Some guys kid waiting for me to give him money.

 

[Old Mud]

Congratulations Capt. Benny. You can have fun with that ticket. Lots of folks have their boat taken to Florida in the fall and brought back up in the spring. How can you beat a Cost plus job. ?

 

[BennyV]

Congratulations Capt. Benny. You can have fun with that ticket. Lots of folks have their boat taken to Florida in the fall and brought back up in the spring. How can you beat a Cost plus job. ?

Sounds like a dream to me!

 

[chunkster]

We're not talking sportfishers here or yachting class. The gentleman here is licensed for ships.

 

[Old Mud]

We're not talking sportfishers here or yachting class. The gentleman here is licensed for ships.

Thanks for the visual Chuckey. Now we know what a 100 gross tons, near coastal masters license with towing endorsement is.

 

[chunkster]