Do you have an unregistered, foreign-built vessel that you want to use for small passenger operations? Is your vessel not on the Coast Guard boat registration database and you’re unsure about what you can and can’t use it for? So many vessel owners have been or are in that same position. The truth is that…
If you have recently purchased a new or used large recreational boat, you likely have been spending a great deal of time out on the water, enjoying each moment you experience at sea. There are many great adventures that can be ahead of you when you own a boat like this, and you can get…
The ongoing pandemic has turned the world upside down and we are still far from seeing the shoreline of this. US vessel documentation processing has drastically changed as well since there is hardly any personal attention anywhere until the next advice. The Internet made a lot of things easier for everyone during these times of…
Do you not know whether or not it’s a good idea for you to get your vessel registered with the Coast Guard? When you go online to do some research, does it feel like everyone is trying to sell you on the idea that you should register your vessel? The truth is that not every…
You finally did it! – you went out bought yourself the beautiful new boat you have always wanted. The boat looks spectacular, has all the features you wanted, and you cannot wait to get the chance to get the boat out in the water so you can travel. The only thing holding you back now…
Have you been looking to find out more about a vessel that you have your eye on? Does it feel like vessel documentation is the kind of thing that you really don’t want to have to spend too much time on? As vessel owners ourselves, we understand. Indeed, we try to do everything we can…
Do you want to get the right US Coast Guard vessel documentation for your vessel, but aren’t sure where to begin? Does the entire idea of vessel documentation feel opaque or even confusing? As vessel owners ourselves, we were in those same shoes. “Filling out vessel documentation” sounds like “taking a math test” yet for…
We believe that a “National Vessel Documentation Center” should make the documentation process easier for vessel owners. This shouldn’t sound like a revolutionary idea, but it kind of is. The documentation process, as you can probably tell if you’ve dealt with it before, is old. It goes back to the very first Congress of the…
“Why doesn’t your site have a boat bill of sale form?” “When I go to your site, I can’t find a bill of sale. What’s up with that?” Those are some of the most common questions we’re asked about bill of sale forms. And, it’s true: if you go to our vessel documentation site, you…
You’re getting ready to buy a recreational boat and are very excited about all the possibilities you have in front of you for fun and adventurous travel. You’ve been seeking the advice of other boat owners, talking to friends, and even checking out social media groups and online forums to get as much advice and…