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I so agree with Aeronautic that a piece of paper does not a captain make. It's all about book knowledge now, which is why I recommend anyone looking for a captain consider only someone with 100GT and upward of their 2nd issue minimum. However did I read right that he "WORKED" as an "Unlicensed" captain for 20 years.
The originator of this thread didn't sound experienced and we all know the mechanics of a 60 footer, and the surprises that mom nature likes to dish out. Tomorrow I'm moving a 50 footer. The forecast is 40Kt. winds (gale warnings). I've told the owner not to do it, but he insists. I'm having him sign a special release accepting all responsibility for any incident no matter what the cause. He lacks the experience to know when not to go out. I'm doing this run to try to keep him out of the jackpot. If it were my regular client I'd walk off the boat to keep him on shore. I so believe that over 46 feet there should always be a LICENSED & EXPERIENCED captain on board until the owner has 3 to 5 years of serious experienced. We're talking about million dollar toys and lives here. Some people have to be saved from themselves. Before anyone responds that I should totally refuse this job, there are reasons I need to take care of this person or I would.
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