Has it gotten to the point where you have a buyer for your vessel and you’re about to finish the transaction, you just need to finish the paperwork? Did you take care of everything related to the sale of your boat, yet, there’s something in the back of your head that says “you missed something”?…
Do you know which yacht documentation endorsement is right for your vessel? Did you just find out at this moment that there’s one more than kind of endorsement available? In these blogs, when we say “vessel documentation,” it’s important to note that there are different endorsements. These endorsements fit different uses for your vessel. So,…
Are you looking for vessel documentation forms but are tired of having to go from site to site looking for them? Do you wish there was a way to find all yacht documentation you could potentially need in one place? That’s what we offer at our vessel documentation site. Here, you’ll be able to find…
Spring. If you’ve been waiting all winter to use your vessel, it can be absolutely wonderful. Lush, green grass, and trees everywhere. Warm air. Gentle breezes. Soft, rolling waves. This is the time of year that so many of us get our vessels out of storage and get out on the water – ready for…
Yacht documentation is a form of registration. It is conclusive evidence of nationality. And if you are buying or selling your boat, this documentation will make the process a lot easier. But what if the vessel has outstanding liens? What will happen to the boat? Outstanding Liens and Yacht Documentation If there are outstanding liens…
“Do I really need to register my vessel with the Coast Guard? The process sounds like a lot of work,” is something we hear fairly often. We understand that the US Coast Guard registration might seem complicated at first, but don’t worry. It doesn’t have to be that hard. The Basics of US Coast Guard…
You should be familiar with the abstract of the title for your vessel if you are the vessel owner. An abstract of title is a record of all of the transactions that have occurred about a specific vessel during its history. It contains information on the history of ownership of the vessel and details about…
While buying and owning a boat might seem pretty straightforward to you when you are seeking to do it for the first time, you should know that there are many rules and regulations that you need to know to make sure you register your boat correctly. This is especially important when you are getting a…
There’s no bigger relief than that coming from finally fulfilling your vessel mortgage. However, before you get to fully enjoy that satisfaction, you will have to submit some paperwork, including your release of mortgage form, to the United States Coast Guard. Let’s talk about what that process is like. What is a Release of Mortgage?…
Are you interested in getting a mortgage on your vessel? Have you been looking for an easier way to complete the documentation that you need? At our Vessel Documentation Online site, the Preferred Ship Mortgage Form is just one of the forms that we offer related to vessel financing. Whether you want to start a…