You may have reached a point in your life where you are ready to sell the current boat that you own. Perhaps you just think it is time to sell because you do not use the boat as much anymore, or it may be that you are looking to upgrade to a larger or different boat for yourself. Whatever your reasons are, if your boat is documented with the Coast Guard, there will be a process you need to go through when you sell your boat to notify the Coast Guard. The National Vessel Documentation Center, or NVDC, handles the
Read MoreYou have been dreaming about this moment since you were little – the day when you can go out and purchase a recreational boat of your very own. Whether you grew up around boats for your entire life, or simply thought about the chance to own a special boat or yacht of your own someday, you now can get a boat that belongs to you. Naturally, since this is a large investment for you, you want to spend some time doing some research and shopping around so you can find the perfect vessel that meets your wants and needs. When
Read MoreThere is great joy involved when you purchase your first yacht. The moment you make your decision to buy the boat, whether it is brand new or from a previous owner, your thoughts immediately turn to the days, you will get to spend on the waters, traveling to new places and taking vacations in a way you had only dreamed about in the past. Just as it is with any major purchase you make, there is going to be paperwork involved when you take ownership of your boat. Depending on whether you buy new or used, and if you want
Read MoreWhen you first receive your Merchant Marine Credentials (MMC) so that you can captain a commercial vessel, it is a momentous step for you and can open up some great career opportunities. Once you have your credentials, it is important that you do everything necessary to maintain them and renew them when you need to do so. There are steps that you need to follow in the process in order to accomplish everything correctly. To go through the Coast Guard license renewal, you want to make sure you follow the protocols correctly so that you can
Read MoreThere can be many reasons why you might want to sell your boat. Perhaps you have not used it as often as you thought you might when you first bought it and feel you would be better off letting it go. It may be that you are ready to purchase a newer vessel or one that has different features now and needs to sell your current boat first. Whatever the reasons are, selling your boat can be quite a process for you, and you want to make sure it is in the best condition possible so you can get the
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