Boating in winter is different than doing so in the summer. That said, it has a different kind of magic, an almost mystical air. Riding your boat down a river or lake, seeing the barren trees on the shore, the brisk wind in your hair – these are the experiences of which lifetime memories can…
Have you been wondering exactly which is the right status of documentation for your vessel? Are you concerned that your documentation might expire or change and you won’t be able to restore it? Those are just some of the reasons that vessel owners from all walks of life come to our National Documentation Portal. Here,…
As you are probably aware by now (or not, if you are new to the boating world, but trust me, you will in a matter of minutes) there is a lot of different paperwork you need to comply with if you want to navigate your boat around freely. The association in charge of that is…
Vessel documentation can be complicated. The amount documentation even a small boat can require in the United States can be staggering. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by everything that you’ll have to deal with when it comes to your vessel’s documentation. That being said, it doesn’t have to be difficult. We’ve done everything in our…
Have you been trying to find somewhere online you trust with your vessel documentation? Does each US Coast Guard documentation center seem less trustworthy than the last? When it comes to your vessel, your money, and your information, you can’t be too careful. Just as you would be cautious when putting gasoline into your vessel…
As the brand-new owner of a vessel in US waters, you may be wondering exactly what is an abstract of title? It is important as a boat owner for you to understand the principles behind this documentation, including learning how it can help you, and what information the title will include. As a brand-new owner,…
If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you must maintain the most recent versions of the essential papers to sail lawfully and without incident. The CG 1280 Renewal of Certificate of Documentation (COD) procedure doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think, and that’s the good news! In this article, we will…
Documenting a vessel shouldn’t be difficult. It shouldn’t be the kind of process that takes up hours of your time or keeps you from doing other important tasks. Indeed, that’s why we made our site. When you use our site to document your vessel, you can take a task that used to require hours and…
If you are the owner of a vessel in the United States, then you know that there are specific documentation requirements that you are obligated to fulfill to stay in compliance. For instance, if you intend to take your yacht or boat outside of the country, you will be responsible for ensuring that it is…
Once you own that yacht or pleasure vessel that you have always wanted, it is up to you to make sure you maintain the ship to keep it at its best. You want it to look great, run well, and be safe for everyone that comes aboard, but you also want to make sure you…