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Transferring Your Vessel Documentation
Boating can give you happiness. There’s something about the water that soothes the mind. It can be the feeling of bonding with Mother Nature or the delicate sounds of water. No matter what it is, boating can give you happiness. It’s also an affordable alternative to any recreational activities. Although purchasing one isn’t cheap,…
How to Apply for the MARAD Waiver (and Why You May Want to)
Did you recently come into possession of a vessel that you want to use in a commercial capacity but aren’t sure if it was made in America? Do you have a boat that may not exactly be “new,” and you know it wasn’t made in the United States and you want to see if you…
Are Online Vessel Documentation Services Legit?
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…
Reliable Yacht Documentation Services
If you’re a boat owner, you know the importance of keeping your boat registration and documentation up to date and the need to receive yacht documentation services. But did you know that professional services are available that can help make this process quick and easy? Continue reading to learn more about how a yacht documentation…
Different Types of Boats Covered by United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation
The United States Coast Guard certificate of documentation is an important piece of paperwork associated with your boat that you must keep valid and current at all times. Ensuring the safety of everyone on board your vessel is a necessary and responsible part of boat ownership and your documentation is part of the process. This…
Reasons to Conduct a Coast Guard Search By Name
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…
Do I Have to Register My Vessel on the Boat Name Database?
Most boats have a name and if you’re not familiar with the boat name database, this article can help. If you register your boat with the United States Coast Guard, the vessel’s name and hailing port will be used on your registration documentation. If you are naming a new boat or changing the name of…
What are the Weight Requirements for US Documented Vessels?
Did you know that there are weight requirements for US-documented vessels? To be documented by the United States Coast Guard, your boat has to meet these weight requirements. If they are below the necessary weight, your vessel can still be registered, but will need to be done at the state level, rather than with the…
The Benefits of Documenting Your Boat in the USA
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…