Do you know how you want to use your vessel, but you aren’t sure how to do so while being in compliance with the powers that be? Are you in the process of completing your USCG Application for Documentation and you’re a bit stumped by Section J? Choosing the right endorsement for your vessel is…
The US Coast Guard phone number is a vital piece of information for any boat owner. A good rule of thumb is to have it near the phone in your boat. You might also consider keeping the phone number as a contact in your cell phone so that you have more than one place to…
Have you been meaning to send in your Coast Guard application for documentation, but it feels like you can’t find the time? Do you find yourself procrastinating, and even when you do schedule out time to complete this form, you just check your phone or find some other distraction until you quit? You aren’t alone…
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,…
When it comes to being a responsible boat owner, there are so many more things to consider than keeping the vessel in good condition and being a diligent sailor. Sometimes, things can happen that might be out of your control, and in a lot of situations the best thing that you can do is get…