Under U.S. law all waterborne craft must be registered, and this comes under the remit of the Coast Guard portal. It is basically a matter of filing out the correct forms. If you are a first time owner with a new boat it is a fairly simple affair because just about all the details requested…
Have you been trying to find the best way to research a potential vessel? Did you ever find yourself saying “just what is an abstract of title?” Does it seem like everywhere you go online, you can’t quite find a source of information you can trust? The internet is vast. There are more opportunities to…
Buying a boat is a big deal for you as the prospective owner, but it also a big deal for the institution that is helping you finance the purchase. When you are buying a boat that is larger than twenty-six feet, a pleasure vessel this large is a significant purchase. It is only natural that…
Are you researching your next vessel purchase? Does it feel like the information you’re finding is almost “too good to be true?” Do you harbor concerns that you won’t know the whole truth about a vessel before you buy it, thus having a great chance that you’ll buy a “lemon?” Those are entirely human worries,…
It can be confusing knowing whether foreign citizens can document their boat with the US Coast Guard and if they have to register their boat under the laws of a state within the United States. This depends on the specific scenario; therefore, the answer may differ. It is important to note that there is a…
If you are wondering how the boat documentation law can be violated, this article is right for you. The legislation governing vessels’ documentation is an essential component of the marine rules. When rules are broken, there is the potential for severe repercussions, including seizing one’s vessel. It is essential to have a good understanding of…
Are you wondering how much boat documentation costs? If so, the documentation requirements established by the US Coast Guard are something every boat owner must be aware of. The completion of documentation is a confirmation that your boat satisfies specific construction and safety criteria. You won’t be allowed to register your yacht in certain areas,…
Understanding Coast Guard Registration versus Documentation Do you want to make sure that your vessel is fully protected in the water? You may be uncertain whether registration or documentation is the best way to go forward, and depending upon the type of ship that you have, you may not know which the right option to…
Wondering how to sell a documented vessel? You’re in the right place. The process doesn’t have to be scary or time-consuming. While filing documentation when you sell a watercraft is important, the process has been fully automated and you can do all of it online, saving time and energy. So how is it done? This…
Buying a boat is a big decision, and you never want to enter into a deal without doing some background work of your own. The last thing you want to do is spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a ship you know little about, only to find that once you have it that there…