Licenses, USCG, registered boats, documented vessels, federal and state waters… It is possible that if you are making your first steps on the boating world you are not yet familiar with the different terminology vessel authorities use. With that in mind Vessel Documentation Online wrote this article: to explain to you what the different nominations…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you own a boat it may need to be registered with the US Coast Guard. The first requirement for National vessel documentation is that you have to be a U.S. citizen. You establish this by filling out form CG-1258. You will also have to establish ownership of the said vessel and what it will be…
A bill of sale is a document required in the state of Florida to legally transfer ownership of a boat from the seller to the purchaser. Before signing the vessel bill of sale, it is essential to double-check that all of the facts are accurate and that it has been notarized since this is a…
You are certifying a boat for the first time, and need to provide a lot of information in order to receive proof of documentation. If you have not experienced this process before, then it may be extremely confusing, and this information is not made any easier to understand by all of the different varieties of…
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…