Has the weather started to turn in your area from winter to spring? Have there been more wonderful unseasonably warm days and it feels like it’s time to get your vessel back out on the water? Even though the groundhog saw his shadow, there are some days around America where the air is warm, the…
As of this writing, New Year’s Eve is just ahead of us. Are you going out on the water with friends and family? Even if you end up reading this blog long after the holiday has passed, there’s plenty of safety advice that should serve you well for Christmas, the 4th of July, and any…
You want to be in compliance with your vessel documentation. However, to do that, you have to know your vessel documentation status. Once you know that, we can help with the rest. The process of getting the right documentation for your vessel may seem difficult or even confusing. Indeed, that’s part of the reason we…
Do you want to get the right US Coast Guard vessel documentation for your vessel, but aren’t sure where to begin? Does the entire idea of vessel documentation feel opaque or even confusing? As vessel owners ourselves, we were in those same shoes. “Filling out vessel documentation” sounds like “taking a math test” yet for…
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…
Do you have certain concerns with your US Coast Guard documentation that don’t seem like they’re getting fixed? Have you been looking for a place that can solve your documentation problems but nothing seems to help? That’s why we created our site. Here, at our Center, you can find everything you need to fix your…
Having access to an NVDC is important, of course. By having the right documentation all at your fingertips, you’ll be in compliance whenever you go out on the water. That said, it’s important to be safe when you go out on the water, too. During the late fall and early winter, boat rides are incredible,…
Have you ever been in a sailboat race? It can be thrilling, frustrating, crushing, and exhilarating – all in a manner of a few seconds. As the race is so dependent upon factors that no person can control, (such as the wind, the waves, weather, and more), sometimes the courses have to be altered. What…
Are you looking for a USCG boat bill of sale document? Have you started to put your own together, only to find that you aren’t 100% sure what goes into one? At our vessel documentation service, we get many questions from potential customers. One of them is: “where can I find an official bill of…
Are you wondering if your vessel qualifies for USCG documentation? Does it seem like the rules about which vessels can be documented and which vessels have to be documented seem contradictory at best? Vessel owners have felt that way for many years. While documenting your vessel is important (particularly if you’re in certain fields) it…