The US Coast Guard bill of sale form is an important document, both for someone selling a boat and for someone buying a boat. This form is used to transfer ownership of a water vessel, both those with an engine and those without. Like any bill of sale, it’s important to get as much information…
Safe boating almost always includes a “float plan.” By letting someone on land know where you and the vessel will be at all times, they’ll be in a better position to help more quickly should something go wrong. Before you take your vessel out on the water, you do everything in your power to make…
In the realm of maritime legality, the USCG Documentation Certificate emerges as more than just a piece of paper; it’s a certification of a vessel’s legitimacy and compliance. As we embark on this exploration, the National Documentation Portal illuminates the purpose behind these certificates, decoding their significance for vessel owners navigating the seas. The Foundation…
If you are the owner of a United States Coast Guard vessel, you know the need to maintain current paperwork for your boat. But what exactly does it mean for a vessel to have USCG documentation? What are the repercussions of not possessing it, specifically? In the next blog article, we will take a more…
None of us really enjoy filling out paperwork, but the process seems to be a daily part of our lives. No matter where you go or what you may do, there is always a stack of papers that you need to read, fill out, sign, and submit to someone. It gets to the point where…
You must be familiar with the form CG-1270 code, sometimes referred to as the Certificate of Documentation, if you are a yacht owner in the United States. The United States Coast Guard provides this certificate. It may demonstrate that your vessel satisfies specific standards, including its size and ability to withstand the elements at sea….
Are you planning on taking your vessel out with family and friends to celebrate the holidays? Have you been looking forward to a boat ride in a true “winter wonderland?” Yes, cold weather boating isn’t the same as warm weather boating during the summer. But, it can be incredible, an amazing experience that accentuates the…
Did you recently purchase a small vessel that you want to use for transporting passengers, yet it wasn’t made in the United States? Does it seem like you should be able to legally use your vessel how you want? Vessel owners just like you have wrestled with this for some time. The truth is that,…
Have you completed your USCG documentation renewal and want to make sure you’re best prepared for the future? Or, alternatively, have you hit some snags, so to speak, when it comes to your renewal? We can help with that and so much more at our portal. While it might seem like a routine task, we…
You have decided that the time has come for you to sell your vessel. You might need the cash quickly to cover a debt, or want to invest in a larger or more useful vessel. Whatever your reasons for selling your vessel, you may need marketing assistance. That’s where you could use the Coast Guard…