Are you looking to get your next vessel but want to make sure that you have as much information as possible? Have you been doing your research yet you are uncertain if you can trust the information you’ve found? This is a problem for all prospective vessel owners. One of the best steps you can…
A lifejacket or a personal flotation device is a must-have item in your boat. It keeps you afloat if you fall off your boat or in case of sinking. It’s also the most useful item if you get stranded after your boat experienced a serious problem. Don’t just buy an item because of its color,…
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…
When you own any sailing vessel, recreational or commercial, and you take the vessel out into the open waters around the United States, you are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Coast Guard. It is the responsibility of the Coast Guard to protect our waters, and part of their…
As a boat owner, there are several processes that you may need to do to document your boat properly with the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has a division dedicated to vessel documentation called the National Vessel Documentation Center, or NVDC for short. The NVDC handles all the paperwork involved in documentation of…