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…
It’s always great to be out on a boat. It’s even better when you’re on a boat when the weather is nice. Clear skies, a slight breeze, and water that looks glass — that’s the kind of thing people have been writing about for literally thousands of years. At our site, we believe that’s how…
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…
Are you tired of waiting for your Coast Guard documentation to get processed? Does it feel like you spend so much time laboriously filling out forms only to have to wait and wait for you to get the documentation you need? We felt the same way. Those are major reasons why we started our online…
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…
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…
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…
A common query from boat owners seeking documentation services is, “How do I register my boat with the Coast Guard?” It is no more difficult to register a documented vessel than to write a boat without paperwork. A documented boat may be registered simultaneously as other boats you own, making it more straightforward. When writing…
Are you a new boat owner? If you have just purchased a boat fresh from the showroom or bought one from a broker or previous owner, congratulations on your new boat! You are now part of a unique community across the United States, and you have the capability to take your boat out on the…