Owning a yacht is a fun and rewarding experience. You can take your family and friends on. The boat lets you travel internationally. However, before you use it, make sure to process its USCG documentation. It is a vital aspect as a vessel owner. You may think that it is a hassle. But it provides…
Of the many forms you can find at our site, the USCG Satisfaction and Release form might be one of the most misunderstood. These forms deal with the satisfaction and release of a vessel mortgage and lien on your boat. Obviously, this isn’t a form that will be relevant to everyone. However, for those who…
If you have been doing your fair share of research lately, you might be aware by now that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the governmental department that oversees all of the maritime activity along the country, and even the international waters close to the US (after 200 nautical miles from shore). This article…
Have you spent all winter dreaming about getting back out there on your vessel? Whenever it seems just a bit unseasonably warm, do you get everything together to go out on your boat? There’s never a “bad” time of year to be on the water. Every season has its beauty, its advantages, and its challenges….
If you are the vessel owner, you really need to consider registering your boat with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). If you do so, you will enjoy several advantages, including improved safety and security for you and the people you are transporting and simpler access to essential marine services. If you register your boat…
Buying or selling a boat on the secondary market can take a lot of work on your part. If you are looking to buy a boat, you may find thousands of listings to go through before you can pinpoint the boat that has just what you want and is at the right price. For those…
If you own a boat, you’ve undoubtedly heard that you need to conduct a vessel documentation search at some point in time. Regardless of whether you’re purchasing or selling a boat, you’ll have to do a vessel paperwork search at some time. You may have heard of the phrase “title search” and wondered whether they…
Many vessel owners have to navigate through the USCG website when they are trying to complete paperwork concerning their vessel. Whether you are searching for initial USCG documentation forms for a new vessel, or are looking for reinstatement pages, bills of sale or a change of port for your current vessel, you may find it…
Do you want to use your documented vessel to make some money? Is there a plan in place on how you’re going to utilize your vessel in a commercial fashion, but you want to make certain that you’re in compliance with the powers that be? So many of our clients initially come to us because…
Have you ever been curious about the meaning of an abstract title for a vessel? An abstract of title for a vessel is a legal document that reveals the boat’s current owner. Since it outlines the legal ownership rights associated with a boat, it is frequently referred to as the “title.” If you own a…