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Renew Vessel Documentation On Your Terms

Have you been searching for an easier way to renew vessel documentation? Does it seem like every site that claims to “make the renewal process easier” actually ends up doing the exact opposite? We know that you have many choices when it comes to renewing your vessel’s documentation. So, at our vessel renewal portal, we…

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National Vessel Documentation Center

Boating Paperwork you can Get at the National Vessel Documentation Center

If you have been around the boating industry for a while you may have noticed by now the importance of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They are a department of the United States Armed Forces and are tasked with maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement. To accomplish such a mission, there is…

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USCG Exchange

USCG Exchange and Other Forms For When the Seas Change

As fall turns to winter, the fall foliage stops, as the last leaves fall to the ground. Going out on the water is always fun, always enjoyable, yet, when the wind changes, so too can your course. Squalls, waves, and more can appear without a moment’s warning. When they do, you have to alter your…

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46 CFR Part 67 (Subpart I)

What Vessel Owners Should Know About 46 CFR Part 67 (Subpart I)

When you look at vessel documentation forms, do they all seem a bit confusing? If you’re like many, when you see numbers, abbreviations, and the like, it’s natural to be a bit perplexed. Indeed, one of the major reasons we started our site was to make it easier for vessel owners to find and complete…

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Faster Vessel Documentation Service for Your Safety and Security

Think of all of the safety precautions you go through to make sure your vessel is safe and secure. You dock it correctly, making sure that everything is tied up (and locked up) tight. Checking the engine, the lines, the hull, and so much else is just a part of your daily maintenance, before and…

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Yacht Documentation

All Yacht Documentation You’ll Need Before You Head Out on the Water

Did you get your vessel and can’t wait to take it out on the water? Are you concerned that you have all of the documentation taken care of that you need before doing so? No one wants to get stopped by the authorities only to find that they don’t have the proper documentation taken care…

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Abstract of Title

How Do I Get an Abstract of Title and How Can It Help?

Do you have your eye on a vessel but aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? Have you been talking to a vessel’s owner, like what you’re hearing, but just want a source you can trust so that you can feel good about closing the deal? This is something that vessel owners have…

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Finding the Coast Guard Form You Need in Any Circumstance

Do you find yourself in need of a certain Coast Guard form but can’t find it anywhere? Or, alternatively, do you know that you need to do something to stay in compliance with the Coast Guard, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is? These are some of the most common reasons that folks come…

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Things You Must Know About How to Have a Boat Bill Of Sale

Things You Must Know About How to Have a Boat Bill Of Sale

Are you planning to buy or sell your boat? Before you go and sail, you have to ensure that you have a boat bill of sale so that you can transfer all ownership rights of the boat. Handle it before closing the deal and making sure that the sale is deemed legal. How should you…

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Hailing Port

Staying Safe From Your Hailing Port Till You Return

We always want all of our boaters to stay safe out there. That’s true at any time of the year, but especially during a global pandemic. The weather’s getting nicer, some states and countries are beginning to open up, so we’re all itching to get back out on our boats. That can be very safe,…

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