Owning a vessel is something that many people dream of but do not often get the chance to realize. However, if the opportunity comes along for you, and you have the means to make it happen, owning a boat can be one of the truly great joys of your life. As a first-time boat owner,…
The Midwest states offer several freshwater lakes where you can go to have fun on a boat. These lakes are perfect for water skiing, fishing or just cruising around. The NVDC recommends several lakes to go for boating in the Midwest. One of the lakes to consider is the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. It…
Every car owner or homeowner knows to check the history of the vehicle or building before making a financial commitment. This isn’t a good rule of thumb that’s exclusive to buying a car or home though, it applies to your vessel too! If you’re in the market for a vessel, whether it’s for commercial or…
Do you find US Coast Guard documentation to be something of a chore? Have you ever found yourself procrastinating, putting it off so that you could do, well, just about anything else? If so, you aren’t alone. Even the most experienced vessel owners don’t like having to deal with vessel documentation. Many of us who…
Are you looking for a way to finance the vessel you’ve always wanted? Does it seem like it’s not as easy to get a mortgage on your vessel as you would like? Financing is a great way to be able to enjoy the vessel of your dreams without turning your bank account into a nightmare.…
Has the time come for you to document your vessel for the first time and you’re feeling a little unsure about the process? Do you feel that documenting your boat is the right course of action yet you’re still reticent to do so? If you’ve never documented a vessel before, it’s perfectly natural to be…
Have you been searching for boat documentation, but don’t want to pay all that much for it? As a vessel owner, you know that every dollar counts. That’s true whether you’re running a business or just use your boat to have a good time. We know that when it comes to your vessel, no matter…
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…
Generally speaking, for a commercial passenger vessel to operate in US waters, it’s required that it be built in America. This is a rule that is typically strictly enforced, but if you do own a vessel of foreign or unknown origin, there is a path to you conducting commercial passenger operations, and that’s with a…
Have you ever been in a sailboat race? It can be thrilling, frustrating, crushing, and exhilarating – all in a manner of a few seconds. As the race is so dependent upon factors that no person can control, (such as the wind, the waves, weather, and more), sometimes the courses have to be altered. What…