Owning a boat offers endless opportunities for fun and exploration, from weekend fishing trips to extended coastal adventures. But with this privilege comes responsibility, including ensuring your vessel complies with federal and state regulations. Two of the most common requirements boat owners encounter are boat registration and boat insurance. While they serve different purposes, they’re…
Navigating the world of boat ownership involves more than just wind and waves. It also requires understanding the necessary paperwork, particularly when it comes to USCG documentation. This official registration process, overseen by the United States Coast Guard, is crucial for many vessel owners in the U.S. Let’s break down the essentials of boat documentation,…
If you’re planning to buy a pre-owned boat, you know that there is going to be some paperwork involved. The same goes if you want to sell a boat you already own. While you can’t transfer the registration for your boat (the new owner will get a new registration), you can do a Boat Title…
The risks of losing a boat title or registrations are well-known to boat owners in the United States. However, not everyone knows how to safeguard their papers from being misplaced or stolen. This article provides advice on preserving your boat’s registration and title. As an added service, we’ll include a few places where people may…
If you are looking to grab a good deal out on the water, then the best bargains can often be found on the private market rather than in the boat showrooms. Of course, when you are purchasing something that isn’t brand new from a manufacturer and is most probably preowned, there is always going to…
Are you wondering exactly which numbers you need to have marked on your vessel and which you don’t have to worry about? Does it seem confusing as to which numbers are important and which are less so? We designed the Vessel Registrar Center to not just be a place where vessel owners could find the…
Are you considering taking the plunge and becoming a boat owner? Owning a boat is an incredible privilege. Boats bring people closer to nature, create amazing memories that can last a lifetime, and foster great relationships with friends and family members–all while giving us full access to the jewels of our beautiful oceans. Boat ownership…
Are you considering giving your vessel a new name? Maybe it’s for sentimental reasons, maybe you want to show off your creativity, or perhaps it’s just time for something new. Whatever the reason, picking out the perfect boat name can be a fun experience if done correctly. After all, you don’t want something that will…
Are you considering renaming your vessel, but you keep asking yourself: is it bad luck to rename a boat? Rest assured, we are here to clarify the process of changing a boat’s name and ease your worries! From understanding the superstition around why some think it is bad luck to rename a boat to applying…