Coast Guard documentation renewal

After Coast Guard Documentation Renewal

Congratulations: you’ve renewed your USCG documentation. That may seem like a mere formality, but for many people, it’s not as easy as it seems. With hectic, busy lives, it’s not always a simple matter to send in necessary forms. It is, however, quite easy to lose track of the reminders you’re sent for these forms,…

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the preferred ship mortgage

What the Preferred Ship Mortgage Offers a Lender

Buying a boat is a big deal for you as the prospective owner, but it also a big deal for the institution that is helping you finance the purchase. When you are buying a boat that is larger than twenty-six feet, a pleasure vessel this large is a significant purchase. It is only natural that…

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Applying for a MARAD Waiver for Your Vessel

Owning a business that uses a smaller boat as a piece of the operations has been something you have wanted to do for a while. You finally have your business plan in place, have the financing you need, and even have a vessel in mind that would be ideal for you to use for your…

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When to Use Form Use Form CG 1258 for Your Vessel

Just as is the case whenever you are making any large purchase like buying a car or a home, when you buy a boat you know there is going to be paperwork you need to fill out. Not only will there be legal paperwork involved regarding the purchase and the financing you may seek to…

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When You Buy Your First U S Vessel

When You Buy Your First U.S. Vessel

You have been searching around for the perfect boat for quite a while now, and you think you have finally found the one that you really want. It has all the features you are looking for, both inside and out, and is right at the ideal price point for you. It looks like the sale…

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May I Renew My Vessel Documentation Early

May I Renew My Vessel Documentation Early?

May I renew my Vessel Documentation early? The US Coast Guard Documentation Center will send you a renewal notice 45 days before your certificate expires. It means that you can submit your application for renewal before the expiration date. It is now easy to submit your renewal application. At vessedocumentation.us, you may go to the…

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Adding Yours to the List of US Documented Vessels

Adding Yours to the List of US Documented Vessels

The United States vessel registry is older than most people think. In fact, it was initially set up as one of the earlier acts of the very first United States Congress. This is a long list that’s been going for a long time. At our site, you can get your vessel onto the list of…

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Mortgage Lien Release

Sell Your Boat Today With The Mortgage Lien Release Form

Sell Your Boat Today With a Mortgage Lien Release Form Selling your boat is never an easy decision, but it can be the best way to overcome debt, or move on to funding a new boat. However you whatever your reasons for selling, you need to make sure that your documentation is up-to-date, and that…

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US vessel registration

You’ve Gotten Your Initial US Vessel Registration, Now What?

The task has been completed. You purchased your boat, got everything together, and now it’s yours. To make sure that you can get out on the water legally, you’ve gotten your initial US vessel registration. This is a genuine accomplishment, the kind of occasion you should savor and celebrate. The thing is, that’s not the…

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46 CFR Part 67 (Subpart I) And Vessel Marking Requirements

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…

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