For a strong majority of people, summer boating is the best. Warm temperatures, warm water, and warmer sun makes for a great time on the water. However, for plenty of folks, cold weather boating is great, too. Brisk, even cool autumn temperatures, the sight of the leaves onshore, the fact that you’re probably going to…
Even though owning a boat has been one of the great thrills of your life, there may come a time where you are ready to move on from the vessel you have now. It could be that you want to sell it and go without a boat, or maybe it is time for you to…
Foreign-flagged boats and other types of recreational vessels that come from different countries need to apply for a cruising permit. This Boat Documentation must have mutual arrangements with the US. Upon issuance of this permit, the captain of the vessel gets exempted from having to: File manifestos, acquire permits or accomplish any related entry or…
As owners of vessels, we are obligated by both federal and state governments to conform to regulations known as vessel documentation. Non-documented boats can’t grow their length, participate in specific nighttime operations, or do any other activity permitted by vessel documentation without adequate paperwork. The USCG conducts inspections and exams on all vessels as part…
Are you tired of having to search all over the internet for the Coast Guard documentation forms that you need? Does it seem like every time you need a new documentation form, you have to spend way too much online just to find it (to say nothing of filling it out?) We designed our site…
Before getting yourself involved in a boat transaction, you will try to gather as much information as possible. With that in mind, you may find it reasonable to look for your vessel online on the USCG website before purchasing the watercraft. You will notice, however, that it is not possible to conduct the vessel documentation…
Embarking on a maritime journey requires more than just navigating the seas; it involves mastering the intricacies of USCG vessel documentation lookup. In this article, we unveil essential tips for captains, ensuring they navigate the waters of compliance effortlessly through the National Documentation Portal. Before setting sail, captains must recognize the significance of USCG vessel…
It can seem like vessel documentation is specifically made just to be confusing. Some of the terms can be hard to parse at best. One we get quite a few questions about is “MARAD Waiver” This isn’t a form of documentation that every single vessel owner will have to be concerned with. However, if you…
As of this writing, it’s August. Yes, that means that in many places, summer is still in full swing. The days are warm, the sun high in the sky, and it may seem like summer lasts forever. However, one look at the foliage will tell you that’s not the case. Autumn is almost here, and…
Before purchasing a boat out of state, make sure you’re familiar with workings of such a purchase. Let us say you placed a down payment on a vessel that’s currently in Florida, but you reside near San Diego. Let’s further assume that the boat you want to buy is a Four Winns v305 model, a…