If you have a large vessel, it is important to understand USCG regulations regarding boating. These are the rules that you are obliged to follow when operating your vessel in US waters. If you do not comply with these rules, then you may be fined heavily, or worse. If you are just beginning ownership of…
Has something recently occurred in your life that you feel may negatively affect your vessel documentation situation? Does it feel as if you should respond, in some way, in terms of updating or changing your documentation yet you’re unsure exactly what that could be? These are the kinds of concerns that vessel owners face quite…
If you are looking into boat ownership for the first time, this can be a very exciting experience for you. You probably spend a great deal of time looking at listings online, catalogs, or going to boat shows or showrooms to see what vessels you like the most. Before you even settle on a boat…
When you decide to buy a boat, you will need to supply the proper paperwork. In order to register with the U.S. Coast Guard. One such document is a boat bill of sale, which legitimizes the seller and proves that they made the purchase. Completing this essential piece of paperwork is important for both buyer…
Purchasing a second-hand boat will let you spend days of sailing or relaxing under the sun. However, it’s difficult to enjoy those moments if the ship you bought is without proper documentation or with liens attached to it. That’s why experts encourage buyers to perform a Coast Guard documented vessel search before making a final…
What Is A USCG Documented Vessel? A documented vessel is registered by the US Coast Guard (USCG), instead of numbering it by the state. But not all vessels are required for USCG documentation. Vessels that are five net tons or over can be documented. However, commercial vessels with five net tons and over are subject…
Often, we’ll get some version of the question: “what’s so important about vessel documentation anyway?” Sure, when you want to go out and spend time on your boat, it may seem like one more hassle. But, it’s actually important and can even provide peace of mind. Sure, it won’t make your vessel larger, help you…
If you’re like many of us, you’ve been out on the water at some point just as the sun is setting. Sure, you have plans back on land, you have plenty of things you said you’d do. But… you just want to ride a bit further, to be out on your boat a bit longer….
Think of all of the safety precautions you go through to make sure your vessel is safe and secure. You dock it correctly, making sure that everything is tied up (and locked up) tight. Checking the engine, the lines, the hull, and so much else is just a part of your daily maintenance, before and…
Documenting a vessel shouldn’t be difficult. It shouldn’t be the kind of process that takes up hours of your time or keeps you from doing other important tasks. Indeed, that’s why we made our site. When you use our site to document your vessel, you can take a task that used to require hours and…