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…
Becoming a vessel owner is a long-term commitment. Regardless of whether you are using it for recreational purposes or commercial ventures, there is a great deal of maintenance and research that can go into caring for your vessel. Before you even purchase it, however, you want to make sure that you have thoroughly researched a…
If you have been in the boating industry for a while, at this point you are probably familiar with what the Coast Guard Boat Registration is. If you are not, however, this article will tell you everything you need to know about the subject. As a yacht owner you are probably well aware of the…
Did your vessel certificate of documentation recently expire and you aren’t sure what to do? Now that your certificate has expired, does it seem like you’re out of options? While it may feel that way, it is not the case. There is still a way to get your documentation valid again so that you can…
The maritime world isn’t a cheap one and, as a boat owner, it’s a good idea to do what you can to protect your investment. This is true if you are buying a boat, but also goes for lenders who help finance the purchase of a vessel. So how does a USCG document lookup come…
Do you know what you want to use your vessel for and are seeking the right way to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard? Have you reached the part of the Initial Registration form that asks for your “endorsement” and aren’t sure what to do? While there are many confusing parts to USCG documentation…
Have you found yourself saying: “this is the year I’m going to get my United States Coast Guard documentation done ahead of time?” Does it seem like you just keep putting off filling out these forms and putting it off until so much time has passed? It’s no wonder. Just about no one likes to…
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…
There are different types of documents you can or must get for your ship if you want to use them. You must inform yourself about US vessel registration when acquiring a ship. Vessels can have state registration or U.S. documentation. It all depends on the activities and the boat’s measure. Learn the difference between one…
In the process of selling your yacht, are you making sure that all of the necessary paperwork is in order? A boat bill of sale may be all that’s required to seal the deal. There is a chance that is the case. Unless, of course, you possess a registered vessel. It isn’t a bill of…