Quote Originally Posted by highSailin
Thank you for the heads up!
I have dealt with Coast Guard down in FL when learning to sail and was aware of their boarding capacity, but what I am hazy on is if they have schematics for the boats that they board to know if a section of the boat is not properly setup.

Would they know if a quarter birth was transformed into an extra "holding tank", say for water or waste or fuel? Boats can be customized quite a bit inside, provided you are handy at carpentry, and can be made to have a lot of hidden cargo space.

I have heard of the CG going through drawers and such but never of them questioning interior space usage and build. I would very much like to know more about the thoroughness of our water protection agency, if you care to shed some light on it.

Thanks again,

Nick

Aloha Brah.

You just got lots of priceless advice.

Actually thought about a grow room in a bread truck when I lived on the mainland in '69
Huge Van, solar-gro sunroof, generator slung under the bed, propane water heater, bathroom w/shower, solid state refrigerator, Bose 901 speakers and a Teac reel to reel tape deck for tunes.
Did some research. Changed my mind.
Why? because even in the USA, there's a world of difference between your "castle" and your "ride" regarding search and seizure rules.

Sorry brah,.
There's no way you could do this safely.
This planet is not sane about a lot of things.
Get popped in some asian ports and you are gambling your life!
Not worth it!

That said, I did travel the U.S. in that van for a year and never had any trouble finding friends and meds.:jointsmile:

Good luck and bon voyage
Green Weezard (with envy, brah):smokin: