Hail port

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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Hail port

What is a Hailing Port?

If the thought of owning a recreational vessel like a yacht or other boat is appealing to you, but you have never done anything like this before, it is always a good idea to spend some time learning as much as you can about boat ownership. You can do some research of your own to…

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List of Documented Vessels

Is There a List of Documented Vessels?

You have been perusing the for-sale listings of recreational boats for a while hoping that one will jump out at you that has a description that entices you to get more information. If you have never looked at yachts or luxury boats for sale before, you may see a lot of jargon and abbreviations that…

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