How to Do a Boat Documentation Search and What it Will Tell You

A boat documentation search allows you to find out information about a specific vessel. One of the most common reasons for doing so is if you are looking for a used boat to purchase but there might also be other reasons for a search. The information you get from the search will tell you vital…

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Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation

Transfer Exchange of USCG Documentation & Other Available Forms, Services

Being on a boat is exciting. There’s basically nothing else in life like it. Some other exciting times in boat ownership: when you’re buying a boat (that’s new to you) and when you’re going to sell it to someone else. When those situations arise, a transfer exchange of USCG documentation could be just what you…

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Getting Onto the Coast Guard Vessel Registry

Getting Onto the Coast Guard Vessel Registry for Busy Professionals

Have you been procrastinating on taking care of your vessel documentation? Does it seem practically impossible to fit “getting onto the Coast Guard vessel registry” into your busy schedule? If so, you aren’t alone. You have work, your family life, your commute, and anything else going on in your life vs. filling out vessel documentation….

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MARAD Waiver

USCG Documentation Center on the MARAD Waiver: Use Your Boat How You Want

Did you recently acquire a foreign-built vessel and want to use it to make money somehow but aren’t sure about the legality of doing so? Have you found an opportunity for a small passenger vessel and want to have all of your “i’s dotted and t’s crossed” before taking advantage of it? Those are just…

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changing a boat's name

New Season, New Name? Changing a Boat’s Name Made Easy

Ahoy, sea adventurers and maritime enthusiasts! As the tides change and a new sailing season beckons, you may consider changing a boat’s name for a fresh start on the waves. Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a new skipper, renaming your vessel might raise excitement and questions. But where do you begin? Changing a boat’s…

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Certificate of Documentation

Acquiring a Certificate of Documentation and Hanging Onto It

Getting and maintaining US Coast Guard vessel documentation may seem like a daunting task, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process. As fellow vessel owners, we understand the confusion and uncertainty that comes with handling documentation for your vessel. That’s why we have created this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complexities of…

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