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…
All documentation filed to the Coast Guard for a specific vessel is recorded in an abstract of title. However, it isn’t exactly accurate to say that it is the authoritative history of titles. If a boat has been registered in another country or state before, the abstract may not contain all relevant dates and events. …
When we started our U. S. Vessel Documentation Online site, we wanted to build a USCG portal that was for vessel owners. Our customers aren’t the authorities, but rather, the people who own the vessels. So, our site’s design reflects that. We’ve done everything with the expressed goal in mind of making the documentation process…
Do you want to use your documented vessel to transport people but aren’t sure how to make sure it’s in compliance with the powers that be? Are you filling out your initial documentation and are a bit stumped by the part that says “Endorsements for Which Application is Made?” These “endorsements” are actually critical to…
Are you in the process of doing a Coast Guard documentation search on information about a new vessel? Do you have an eye on a vessel and want to make sure that, well, it’s the right one for you? You can’t be too careful when it comes to trying to find out everything you can…
If you are considering purchasing a yacht or other large vessel, either for commercial or recreational purposes, it is important that you start to familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard. You want to make sure you are in complete compliance with all the laws so that you…
Do you want to secure financing for your vessel? Does it seem like the right thing to do, for your finances, your vessel, and your future, is to get a ship’s mortgage? People all over avail themselves of this option. It’s a great way to get the vessel you want while also being able to…