When the time comes to trade in your old vessel for a new one, you will want to sell your current boat to a new owner. You have already completed the documentation process once, but if you are trying to sell your vessel, you will have to apply to the Coast Guard for a certificate…
Are you looking for the easiest way to document your vessel? Or, alternatively, are you on the fence about whether or not you have to document your vessel at all? Documenting your vessel can be the right decision for so many vessel owners. Some vessel owners need a documented vessel for commercial reasons. That said,…
The vessel bill of sale in the United States can be confusing for first-time boat owners. When purchasing a recreational or commercial vessel, you will almost certainly be required to complete some bill of sale form, but understanding exactly how and where to begin can be confusing and complicated. When purchasing a boat, it is…
Getting the right documentation for your vessel doesn’t have to be difficult. It can seem like it is. It can feel like there’s so much paperwork, so much of which may (or may not) apply to your specific vessel. And, if you don’t fill it out in just the right way, you either won’t be…
When you are buying a boat, you need to be clear about its history and circumstances. In considering different types of boats, you will need to obtain an abstract of title. This is a boat history which will help you to understand more about where the vessel has been and what it was used for…
With a boat, you can go practically anywhere. You can travel around the world, or your local lake. You can go out with friends and family for a get-together that no one will ever forget. Or, you can put together a coast wise business that will make you plenty of money on the “high seas.”…
As owners of vessels, we are obligated by both federal and state governments to conform to regulations known as vessel documentation. Non-documented boats can’t grow their length, participate in specific nighttime operations, or do any other activity permitted by vessel documentation without adequate paperwork. The USCG conducts inspections and exams on all vessels as part…
Did you put your vessel in storage for the winter? That said, have you been itching to check out your vessel? It’s perfectly understandable if, in the dead of winter, you want to check in on your vessel to see how it’s doing. After all, you want it to be in the best shape possible…
Determining what pleasure boat you may want to buy is not an easy thing. There are many choices in the open market today. You can find new boats, but most first time owners may find better deals available if they look for one that is preowned and for sale. You may find you can save…
United States Coast Guard Documentation has come to an end for those looking for them. Vessel Documentation Center offers various distinct services, including certificates that have been developed by maritime authorities to deal with difficulties related to yacht registration. Authorities with years of experience in dealing with boat registration and record-keeping concerns provide the United…