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Buying a Boat from a Private Seller

What to Keep in Mind When Buying a Boat from a Private Seller

Have you been considering buying a boat from a private seller but want to make sure that you’re getting the best deal? Shopping for a boat is an exciting process, but if you’re looking to purchase from a private seller – rather than from a dealership – it’s important to keep in mind that there…

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Vessel Bill of Sale Definition and Other Important Information

When participating in the process of selling or transferring a vessel, once the sale has been finalized it is necessary to complete a US Coast Guard Bill of Sale (also known as a CG-1340) document. Of course, with any kind of official paperwork, it is always recommended to know as much as you can about…

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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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Documented Vessel

Documented Vessel Definition in 2021

A documented vessel is a ship registered at a national level by the Federal Government through the United States Coast Guard. It’s one of the oldest functions of the US Government, dating back to the

Transferring Vessel Documentation

Transferring Vessel Documentation

As a vessel owner, some of the best days you’ll experience are when you sell your vessel or get a new one. There is a lot of paperwork and filing of forms involved when one owns a vessel. If you happen to sell your boat or want to transfer it to another person, then you…

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Nothing Abstract About Needing an Abstract of Title

As of this writing, it’s a good time to buy a boat. The weather’s getting nicer, summer is almost here, and there are plenty of great boats on the market. However, with so many deals around, there are some pretty bad ones too. The last thing anyone wants is to go through the entire process…

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Boat Documentation Cost

Low Boat Documentation Cost and Many Other Available Benefits

Are you looking to save money in as many different parts of vessel ownership as you can? Does it seem like you spend too much on just about everything that has to do with your boat? Just about every vessel owner feels the same way. Here at Vessel Documentation Online, we can’t exactly help you…

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US Coast Guard registration

US Coast Guard Registration for Commercial and Recreational Vessels

Your vessel registration is one of the most important documents relating to your use of your boat, if not the most. Why? Because it represents not only your ownership over the boat and permission to use it, but it also represents your standing with the US Coast Guard registration. Like all other bureaucratic processes and…

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USCG documented vessel search

Make Your USCG Documented Vessel Search Easy

Make Your USCG Documented Vessel Search Easy Even though we live in the Information age today, where there is data and information all around us at the touch of a button, finding the information you require is not always as easy as it might seem. For things like getting the background on a used boat…

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A National Vessel Documentation Center That’s Here to Help

A National Vessel Documentation Center That’s Here to Help

Have you ever found yourself in a sea of confusion when it comes to boat documentation in the United States? Whether you’re a seasoned mariner or a newcomer to the sea, navigating the documentation process can be daunting. That’s where our National Vessel Documentation Center comes in. Here at the National Documentation Portal, we are…

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