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,…
Have you felt like documenting your vessel might be the right course of action, but you aren’t 100% sure? Are you in the process of making up your mind and just want to know the specifics? As vessel owners ourselves, we’ve found that there is quite a bit of misinformation out there in regards to…
The digital, nigh-paperless world didn’t always exist. In the past, if you had to get all of your vessel documents in one place, it wasn’t easy. You probably had to print them out or physically go to get them, which meant that you had to carry them, put them in some kind of folder or…
As of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on. This means that so many people are doing the right thing by staying home, in hopes of stopping the spread of the virus. While this is 100% the right thing to do, it’s taken a terrible toll on so many businesses. We’re still open…
Have you got your eye on a vessel, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Are you doing the research into a boat (or even some boats) but can’t find an information source you can trust? This is something that prospective vessel owners have been dealing with for a long time. The internet (and…
If you’ve been reading these blogs for any length of time, then you know that the first step in boat documentation is typically the initial registration. Should you require documentation for your vessel, that’s often the most common form to start with. However, after that, paths diverge. There are many different forms that you could…
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…
Coast Guard boat registration is a “must-have” but not for everybody. Some folks don’t need it on their vessels while others can’t get it. This is one of those laws that you always want to be in compliance with, but may not be certain exactly how it pertains to you. Indeed, this is one of…
Buying a boat could be your dream come true, and it makes sense to investigate every vessel that you look at before making an agreement to buy. Even second-hand boats can go for a great deal of money, so it makes sense to investigate thoroughly before you take out a mortgage or loan based upon…