Have you been searching online for an easier way to complete your vessel documentation, yet everything you find actually makes it more challenging? Does each “Coast Guard documentation center” you encounter seem more confusing than the one before it? That was certainly our experience before we put together our site. When we sat down to…
Get the Information You Want from a USCG Vessel Search
There is no doubt that buying a large boat is a major investment for you. Whether you are buying a yacht, some other recreational vessel or are looking to invest in a commercial vessel, you are going to want to be sure that the boat you are purchasing is of good quality and without any…
All CG 1258 Form Uses and When You Need Them
Do you feel like you need to get your vessel documented, but aren’t 100% sure that’s the right course of action? Do you read names like “CG 1258 form” and your eyes glaze over? Most vessel owners didn’t buy a vessel just so that they could learn some new form of jargon. That form is…
Easy and Fast Vessel Documentation Lookup System
After years of dreaming about getting a ship to enjoy the water life you always wished for, you finally made up your mind. A little vessel documentation lookup is important before getting down to business. After all, you want to buy yourself a boat, not a problem, right? Sometimes, the rush and emotion of investing…
Vessel Abstract of Title: A Complete Guide
Are you looking into a vessel that you’re interested in, but aren’t sure if you can trust the information you’ve come across? Have you been talking to a motivated seller and want to make sure that what you’re hearing isn’t “too good to be true?” Those are just some of the reasons that vessel owners…
Transferring Your Vessel Documentation
Boating can give you happiness. There’s something about the water that soothes the mind. It can be the feeling of bonding with Mother Nature or the delicate sounds of water. No matter what it is, boating can give you happiness. It’s also an affordable alternative to any recreational activities. Although purchasing one isn’t cheap,…
How to Apply for the MARAD Waiver (and Why You May Want to)
Did you recently come into possession of a vessel that you want to use in a commercial capacity but aren’t sure if it was made in America? Do you have a boat that may not exactly be “new,” and you know it wasn’t made in the United States and you want to see if you…
The Benefits of Documenting Your Boat in the USA
A United States Coast Guard Certification of Documentation has lots of advantages you may not be aware of. Documenting your boat is important if you need it, and very useful even if it isn’t completely mandatory for your recreational vessel. Keep reading to find out more. There are many reasons why you would like to…
Vessel Transfer of Ownership Form: More Than Just Buying a Vessel
Has it come time to sell your vessel? Or, alternatively, have you closed a deal and are going to buy a new vessel? Should that be the case, then it’s probably time to utilize the vessel transfer of ownership form at our site. This is the form that will enable you to transfer ownership of…
Mortgage Form & Ship’s Mortgage: Affording the Dreams
Do you want to secure a boat loan but don’t know how? Has financing your vessel been a bit trickier than you might like? That’s where a Preferred Ship’s Mortgage (and then later, a Satisfaction of Mortgage form) can come in quite handy. With these forms (and others) you can get that loan you need…