Once you have your craft and your certification or license the next thing to think about is safety. It is a good idea to think of your boat as a vehicle, which in fact it is. It moves like any other type of vehicle, whether powered by muscle, wind, or motor. The only difference is…
Do You Need To Take Out A Preferred Ship Mortgage? Spending money on your first vessel can be a big investment, and many new boat owners choose to opt for a mortgage on their boat in order to afford the cost. Going to a bank or lending society and requesting money in order to purchase…
Are you considering taking your vessel out on the water this fall? Have you had a few unseasonably warm days and want to give it a shot? As the cold grip of winter increases its hold, vessel owners eagerly anticipate the adventures to have. While it makes sense that some vessel owners are quick to…
Have you been considering renaming your boat but aren’t sure if it’s the right thing to do? Did you ever find yourself asking: “Is it bad luck to rename a boat?”Some believe that changing a boat’s name is bad luck, while others see it as an opportunity for a fresh start and renewed adventures. As…
If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you must be aware of the new vessel registration. Since the Maritime Transportation Security Act was passed in 2002, all vessels operating inside the United States seas have been obliged to register with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The owners of boats are being requested…
“Why do I have to bother with vessel documentation?” “Is all of this work really worth it?” Those are just some of the questions that we’re often asked by boat enthusiasts eager to set sail without bureaucratic entanglements. We get it. While vessel documentation may be onerous, it is important. Essentially all yacht documentation that’s…
When you decide to buy a boat, you will need to supply the proper paperwork. In order to register with the U.S. Coast Guard. One such document is a boat bill of sale, which legitimizes the seller and proves that they made the purchase. Completing this essential piece of paperwork is important for both buyer…
Has the weather gotten so nice in your area that you feel like you just have to take your vessel out on the water? More and more places all over America are feeling that spring has finally sprung and summer is soon to follow. If your vessel has spent all winter in storage, now may…
Getting your initial Coast Guard documentation is one thing. Keeping it is another. At Vessel Documentation Online, we can help you to do both. At our site, you can do what you have to do to register your vessel in the first place. Then, you can renew your documentation at our site, too. That way,…
As July turns into August, are you ready to get out on your vessel and enjoy the summer? After having been cooped up in your home all winter long, doesn’t it feel freeing to be on the water? There’s nothing like going out on a boat in the summertime, whether it’s with family and friends…