The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified members of America's Boating Club - Richmond, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety. Our experienced vessel examiners have conducted over 300 courtesy Vessel Safety Checks over the last 5 years. 

No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency.  A decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.

You can get a free Vessel Safety Check anywhere there is a local squadron.  The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimums and to potentially avoid a citation later.  We can perform a vessel check on any recreational vessel up to 65'. 

Some of the items checked include:

• Life Jackets

• Registration and numbering

• Navigation lights

• Ventilation

• Fire extinguishers

• Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)

• Battery cover and connections

All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard or local law enforcement authorities. 

Your vessel does not need to be in the water; we can inspect your boat on the trailer, anywhere, anytime. 

Upcoming  Vessel Safety Checks

No dates scheduled at this time.