The CG-719S is the U.S. Coast Guard Sea Service Form — the official document you use to prove your boating experience when applying for your OUPV/Six-Pack captain’s license.
It is one of the most important forms in the entire application.
What the CG-719S Is Used For
It documents:
- How many days you’ve spent on the water
- Where you operated (inland, near coastal, Great Lakes, etc.)
- What type of boat you used
- Your role (operator, crew, passenger)
- The time frame of your experience
- The owner’s verification (if the boat isn’t yours)
The Coast Guard uses this form to determine whether you meet the 360-day sea time requirement (and the 90 days within the past 3 years).
If You Own the Boat
Good news:
Since you own your Robalo R202EX, you can self-certify your own hours.
You fill out:
- Total days on the water
- Boat information (length, propulsion, HIN, registration)
- Your role (operator)
- Time period you’re claiming
- Sign it yourself
- Attach proof of ownership (registration/title)
How Sea Time Is Counted
On the CG-719S:
- 1 day = at least 4 hours underway
- Max 1 day per calendar day
- Recreational boating fully counts
Examples of valid sea time for you:
- Boating around Holden Beach, Oak Island, ICW
- Nearshore runs (e.g., to the 20-mile, 30-mile, etc.)
- Fishing trips
- Sandbar cruising
- Dolphin/sunset trips
- Any time you’re operating or crewing the boat
What You Usually Submit
Most people submit multiple CG-719S forms, one for each boat or time period.
You’ll attach:
- Copy of your vessel registration
- Copies of any previous boats’ registrations (if relevant)
How to fill out a USCG 719S Small Vessel Sea Service Form for your Captain’s License – YouTube