Is it possible that online vessel documentation services are a scam? If you’re attempting to complete the U.S. Coast Guard “Form CG-1270,” this is a typical question many boat owners ask themselves (Application for Documentation and Measurement of Vessels). I find the prospect of needing to utilize an online vessel documentation service to be a…
Keeping your boat-related documentation up to date is a vital part of responsible ownership and the vessel documentation search tool is a handy way to find out if your information is current, as well as to discover vital information about other vessels on the water, which is handy if you are in the market to…
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…
Have you been trying to stand up to date with your vessel documentation? Are you concerned about getting late fees for turning in your documents just a moment late? Do you have so much “on your plate” right now that it’s difficult to keep everything straight? As vessel owners ourselves, we absolutely know that feeling.…
Any boat emergency kit can keep you safe and sound while you’re sailing on rough water or seas. Most shipwrecked cases are a result of the crew not carrying an emergency boat kit. If you go sailing, either for three hours or several days, you must ensure that you have a plan, in case…
Aside from your vessel documentation, there are other things to consider to sail properly in the US. The United States Coast Guard establishes minimum standards for recreational vessels and associated safety equipment and must be in compliance with its standards, specifications, and regulations for performance, construction, or materials. Life jackets Each person on board must…
Do you have a vessel that was manufactured somewhere other than America that you still want to use for commerce in the United States? Does it feel like there’s no way to use a foreign-built vessel to make money? As you probably know, a vessel can only be documented if it’s owned by an American…
Did you move your vessel from one hailing port to another and want to change the documentation to reflect that? Or, alternatively, did you just get your vessel documented, and aren’t entirely sure how to mark the port from which your vessel hails? There’s all kinds of questions asked by vessel documentation forms that first-time…
Vessel dealers are like real estate agents. People ask them to find US Marine Boats they can purchase. Ship owners hire them to represent them when they need to sell their vessel. As for the commissions, it’s usually the seller who pays it, not the buyer. But brokers have an obligation to both the buyer and the…
If you’re trying to sell your boat, you’ll need a US Coast Guard Bill of Sale. This document serves as evidence of the property’s rightful owner. When selling a boat, you’ll often need a bill of sale. Whether you’re selling or purchasing a new boat, both parties should complete this form. USCG bill of sale,…