Keeping up with the ever-changing boat registration laws in the United States is a must for every boat owner. Keeping your yacht registered and by state and federal rules is covered here. Read on to learn all you need to know about boat registration, whether you are a first-time boat owner or need a refresher….
Sometimes, being out on the water when the waves are high is good. That’s true if you’re surfing or if you’re out with friends and family while dragging some kind of fun inflatable behind your boat. However, often rough seas are just that: rough. They can make it difficult to hold your course, even presenting…
Many boat owners get the surprise to learn that there is a lot of paperwork to do in boat ownership. Title renewals, changes of address, name changes, and much more require the proper documentation, and the process can be tedious. Vessel Documentation Online is not the U.S. Coast Guard or the National Vessel Documentation Center;…
Whether you are a completely new, first-time boat owner, or you have simply decided to upgrade your existing vessel, the one thing that you absolutely cannot forget to do is make sure that you register your new property with the coast guard. This is something that is absolutely essential for every vessel on the water,…
There are many times in vessel ownership that you might feel like you’ve truly accomplished something. The time you close the deal for your vessel is definitely one. When you first take it on the water is another. Perhaps when you finish renovating it to your liking is yet one more. Depending on the use,…
If you are afraid that your Coast Guard boat registration may expire, there is no need to freak out since all the information you want can be found here. Keep reading to find out what you need to do to renew your registration and how to make sure that your boat is prepared for the…
People have many reasons for deciding to buy a boat. For some, the boat is intended to become the centerpiece of their business or commercial ventures, like a fishing boat or charter boat. Others may just want to have a recreational boat where they can go out with friends and family and enjoy traveling or…
What comes to mind when you think of “filling out US Vessel Registration?” For many vessel owners, the images are not kind ones: vessel owners hunched over forms, meticulously and nervous writing out the proper words in hopes that they don’t make a single mistake. Or, alternately, perhaps you imagine being in a dark room,…
Have you been wondering whether or not you can register a boat online in Florida? Do you want to register your vessel but want to make sure to do it the right way? With so many online options, when it comes to documenting your vessel, you always want to make sure that everything is done…
The boat of your dreams finally belongs to you. You have thought about buying a boat like this for a long time, and the sale is just getting finalized so that you can take ownership of that beautiful new boat. Once the boat becomes yours, you will want to get it out on the water as soon…