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What it takes to be a legal charter boat captain

Mar 4, 2019 | Ship Report Podcasts

A look at the severe penalties the USCG slaps on people who operate charter boats without the proper licensing, and what you need to be legal. Captains need what’s referred to as a “six-pack” license. And no, it has nothing to do with beer.

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