You waited a long time to finally buy your first real recreational boat, and you cannot wait to take it on your first big trip along the coast or out into the ocean waters. You have done everything correctly, gotten your state registration and have all the safety checks and features you need. You decided…
Have you performed some work or maintenance for the owner of an NVDC registered vessel? Have you had a difficult time receiving payment for your services? You may think your options are somewhat limited, but the maritime industry, like most other lines of work, does have protections in place that allow you to recoup what…
Do you have a need to put your own stamp on things? Are you considering changing the name of your NVDC documented vessel? If this is something you’re thinking about, there are a few things you may want to take into account. If you take a moment to learn exactly what goes into the process…
Do you own a boat that you’re considering registering with the U.S. Coast Guard for the first time? If you’re new to filing for documentation with the National Vessel Documentation Center, it may seem like an intimidating process. The truth is, however, though there is some paperwork involved, the overall rewards of registering your boat…
Buying a new boat can be very exciting, but there’s a lot of pressure on your part to get the best deal possible on your vessel. In this day and age, a boat is no minor investment, and the used market has really expanded, with a broad range of dealers and private sellers available to…
If you own a boat, you understand the vast importance of maintaining the health of our waterways. Sometimes, however, no matter how hard you try, your USCG documented boat can release pollution while at sea. By staying up-to-date on the latest federal pollution regulations, as well as knowing some simple best practices, you can greatly…
The cost will depend on the kind of boat you want. An inflatable one is around $35. It includes tax and paddles. A tandem kayak can go around $900. With this boat, you can travel some river or go fishing. If you wish to obtain jet skis, however, you need to have a budget…
In today’s fast-paced world, we tend to miss a lot of things. It could be your partner’s birthday or parents’ anniversary. With so many things to remember, you may forget to renew your boat’s annual USCG documentation. Renewing boat documentation is vital so you can use the ship on the water legally. But if…
Owning a yacht, large pleasure boat or commercial vessel is a big step for you. Boats like this can bring you great pleasure and can be a fine way to develop a business or career. When you own a boat of a larger size like this, you need to explore your options regarding documentation and…
When a mortgage or lien is satisfied on a property you own, you receive documentation that reports the lien has been satisfied. This is a legal document that is important to you for your records. Just like satisfying a mortgage for your home, liens on your personal or commercial boat need to be satisfied as…