Finding relevant boat documentation can be done in a couple of ways. One such way is to do a USCG vessel documentation search by name. This can help you find a document issued by the United States Coast Guard, even if you don’t have all of the relevant information. With just a name, you can…
Do you know what to do when a hurricane strikes your harbor in terms of your vessel, but you aren’t sure what to do in terms of your vessel documentation? When a hurricane or other natural disaster strikes, the most important thing, obviously, is that you and yours are safe and sound. As a site…
When it comes to performing a USCG documentation search, there’s no need to go elsewhere. To get a boat history report, go to our website at US Vessel Documentation Center and input your vessel’s official number or name. We will then supply you with a report with all of the information you need. This will…
Small Boat NamesHaving a boat of your own is great, but since most watercraft have a name, you may be trying to come up with the perfect moniker for yours. There are loads of small boat names to choose from so you can find guidance from many sources. What’s important to remember when you’ve finally…
USCG vessel documentation is required for boats that measure over five net tons. In the old days, the paperwork to be documented was filled out by hand and mailed in. Then you’d have to wait for the approval and the documentation to be mailed back to you. Now, in the 21st century, it’s much faster…
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…
Also called a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) or a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO), a builders certificate of a boat is a document that is issued in an official capacity by a boat manufacturer. The document proves the boat’s origin and is used for ownership and registration purposes. If you want to know more,…
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…
There is a good chance that you are familiar with mortgages for real estate. With the advent of the preferred ship mortgage, ship owners may take out loans against their boats. It’s a common misconception that only current or former navy commanders may qualify for this financing. A preferred ship mortgage is available to any…