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Originally Posted by stripersnipr
Sharing the cost of fuel does not define a vessel as "for hire". As far someone getting hurt or killed the same rules apply as when your transporting any passensger in your car. The fact that they chipped in a few bucks for gas changes nothing.
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I wasn't looking to start a war, just trying to explain how it is.
Nothing wrong with people offering to share cost,
But a tread starting out with someone ASKING for $$$ and putting it on the world wide web for the whole world to read is not a good idea and absolutely makes you a vessel for hire according to coast guard rules.
This topic has been covered MANY times on many forums, (just go on thehulltruth and do a search !)
As for the possibility of someone getting hurt, anything can and does happen out on the water (sharp hooks , knifes, weather kicks up ect.......)
You man never know it, but could get a scum bag ambulance chasing
lawyer type or even a Boston Fireman looking for another disability opportunity
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