Once you have gone through the process of getting a certificate of documentation for your recreational or commercial boat, in order to keep it up and current, you will need to renew the certificate each year. The process is very like what you go through when you are registering your vehicle with the Department of…
Buying a new boat can be very exciting, but there’s a lot of pressure on your part to get the best deal possible on your vessel. In this day and age, a boat is no minor investment, and the used market has really expanded, with a broad range of dealers and private sellers available to…
Did you just get the vessel of your dreams, and aren’t sure whether or not you have to get it documented? Does it feel like documentation might be the right course of action for your vessel, but you don’t want to just “jump into it?” Documenting your vessel is a decision that many vessel owners…
Are you looking to get your next vessel but want to make sure that you have as much information as possible? Have you been doing your research yet you are uncertain if you can trust the information you’ve found? This is a problem for all prospective vessel owners. One of the best steps you can…
There 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…
If you own a boat, you understand the vast importance of maintaining the health of our waterways. Sometimes, however, no matter how hard you try, your USCG documented boat can release pollution while at sea. By staying up-to-date on the latest federal pollution regulations, as well as knowing some simple best practices, you can greatly…
After spending weeks or months looking at boat listings and going through brokerages in search for the used boat of your dreams, you’ve finally come upon one that suits you to a tee. It has all the features you want, is in good shape, and the price is right, so you’re ready to make your…
You know that our vessel documentation portal is used for initial documentation, renewing it, all that kind of thing. But, have you ever looked at our site and wondered: “what are some of those other forms for?” It might not seem like a pressing need right now, but as a vessel owner, you know that…
Did you recently purchase a vessel that you’re planning on using in a commercial capacity? Have you begun filling out your vessel documentation and got to the part that mentioned “endorsement” and now you feel stuck? Vessel documentation forms aren’t really made for vessel owners, exactly – they’re made for the bureaucracy, for authorities. So,…
Buying a boat is a significant investment, and chances are, you’ve done a lot of homework when it comes to making this purchase. After poring over classifieds, searching the web, or even attending shows, you’ve landed on the right vessel for you and you’re ready to pull the trigger. Just like any other major investment,…