We often get asked general boating questions in addition to the questions about vessel documentation. As the holidays approach and the temperatures drop across North America, we’ve been receiving a vessel documentation query that has nothing to do with vessel documentation at all: “how can we boat safely during the holidays?” It’s clear that there…
Finding the right boat name for your vessel might not be as easy as many think. Perhaps you’ve had a vessel name that you’ve been thinking of since you were on your first boat ride. But, if you’re searching for inspiration, there are some things you have to keep in mind when selecting USCG boat…
At our site, you can find essentially all of the forms that you’ll need for your vessel. That means that you’ll be able to find the forms for changing your address, changing your port, and the like. We list these forms on our site by the names o the forms. We figured that would be…
Just as is the case when you own a car, there are rules and regulations that you have to follow when you own a boat. The rules go beyond what safety steps you must follow on the ship or when you are on the water. Like you need to have a license plate on your…
Marking Your Vessel According to 46 CFR Part 67 (Subpart i) While going through the process of purchasing your yacht or large recreational boat may seem challenging at times, once you get through it all and the boat is yours you can look forward to many hours of enjoyment on the water. Of course, you…
You’ve tracked down the vessel you’ve been searching for. It’s been a long journey to find just the right boat for your coastwise passenger transfer business, but you finally did it. You got everything together, only to discover that… the vessel was built outside of the United States. This might seem like the kind of…
You finally did it, you have the boat of your dreams. Owning a yacht is a delightful way to leisurely enjoy the coast and the sea, but not before getting your yacht documentation in order, of course. Let’s go over what you’ll need to do before setting sail. Yacht Documentation There is a misconception regarding…
Are you unsure about whether or not to document your vessel with the Coast Guard? Does it seem like every online is telling you to do one thing or another? We designed our documentation portal to be a hub of information, a place where vessel owners from all walks of life could find documentation, sure,…
If you’re planning to sell your yacht, you should first get it ready for the market. This doesn’t just mean cleaning up your vessel and performing repairs. You also need to prepare the proper Vessel Documentation and comply with other legal requirements. In particular, be very careful with the following issues as they might make…
Perhaps the only thing more beautiful than a body of water in the summer is that same body of water in the winter. Leafless trees, endless skies, and still water: there’s a reason that, for millennia, mankind has made pictures of bodies of water in cold weather. It’s only natural that, if it’s possible for…