CPS Vessel Courtesy Checks – Would you bet $200?

Vessel Courtesy Check

That’s the minimum cost of a fine for not having the required safety equipment in good working order on your boat. Let CPS-ECP volunteers help you beat the odds.

CPS-ECP will check your boat for free; if you have everything you need, you’ll get a Safety Inspection Sticker*.

If you don’t have everything… they will explain exactly what you should have on board so you can be sure to win that bet.

And once you are boating safely, you’re not just saving at least $200 – you could be saving your life.

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