So for the 1st time in my boating career, I got a CG Auxiliary safety check Saturday morning. I finally happened to be at the marina when they were there. My 2 fire extinguishers failed. (2004) and I had a negative battery terminal cover missing (may be Wisconsin law, not marine law). So I get them replaced and fixed (West Marine was going to get busy Saturday!!) Saturday before we went out. Lo and behold the Coast Guard stopped us and boarded us Saturday cruising up Green Bay. Another 1st. IMO, they saw the 3 teenaged girls sunning on my bow, but I digress. They stopped us (came in from starboard, sticker is on port) were incredibly nice and professional, went through a checklist of sorts, asked me about somethings the Auxiliary didn't, and signed us off as approved. Had to hold my daughter back. Head honcho was buff, tatted up, and a good looking dude (apparently) A good time was had for all (except me, the Dad) Anyway, I should have asked what the response would have been had I not replaced my extinguishers. Thank goodness for the Auxiliary!!
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