history-index-44

In 1990 After several Winchboats capsized in Hawaii. Mark McCulloh funded an exhaustive study by the world renowned marine architecture firm of James S. Krogen Co. - Naval Architects & Marine Engineers; to evaluate the stability of parasail vessels. The petition letter requested the USCG require that all parasail winchboats meet with 46 CFR 173.095. One of the benefits of this rule would address towline strength as it relates to the vessels ability to remain upright when towing. There were three steps to this process in order for the USCG Commandant to officially respond to the recommendations There were three steps to this process in order for the USCG Commandant to officially respond to the recommendations

02/1990 - A petition letter and stability study was sent to USCG Marine Inspection Safety Office in Honolulu to support their Investigation in capsizing and consider the reports recommendations. 06/1990 - The USCG completes Investigation and includes stability study with recommendations that it should apply to all vessels and makes recommendation to USCG headquarters for response 06/1991 - In summary, the USCG Commandant recommended that the towing criteria in 46 CFR 173.095 would apply to any parasail vessel applying for Coast Guard certification.

Download