If you are about to get yourself involved on a buy-sell boat transaction you have come to the right place. In this article, we will cover how the United States Coast Guard bill of sale works. When and how you may need one, what information should be included on it, some common mistakes people make when…
Are you trying to learn how to conduct a Coast Guard documented vessel search? Vessel Documentation Online has you covered. On our website, you will be able to find the document you are looking for in a matter of minutes with the help of our query tool, designed specifically to be user-friendly. Additionally, once your…
All boats registered with the federal government must choose a “hailing port.” The vessel owner must specify a hailing port on the boat when applying for a Certificate of Documentation. Once selected, the chosen port may no longer be modified and must be permanently attached to the ship if you require help. A hailing port…
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…
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…
The notion of buying a boat of your own is something you have carried around from a young age. You have always wanted to be able to have a large recreational boat of your own, so you can travel in style and spend days out at sea enjoying the atmosphere. Now that you are finally…
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…
If you are new to the notion of US Coast Guard documentation, you may find that the process can seem a bit frustrating and confusing at first. Getting a new boat is a very exciting venture for you, and you likely cannot wait to get out on the water and enjoy each moment. As you…
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…
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…