46 CFR § 67.23 - Recreational endorsement.

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title: "46 CFR § 67.23 - Recreational endorsement."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "67.23"
section_name: "Recreational endorsement."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_name: "DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS"
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# 67.23 Recreational endorsement.

(a) A recreational endorsement entitles a vessel to pleasure use only.

(b) Any vessel eligible for documentation under § 67.5 is eligible for a recreational endorsement.

A vessel having a Certificate of Documentation endorsed only for recreation may be bareboat chartered only for recreational use. Guidance on the elements of a valid bareboat charter should be obtained through private legal counsel.