As a vessel owner, you know how many demands there are on your time. A vessel is seemingly always in need of some improvement, some work, some form of maintenance. This is true in the middle of summer, the middle of winter, the middle of a ride on the water and basically any other time.…
Does it feel like you aren’t entirely sure of which documentation your vessel needs? Have you started to complete US Coast Guard boat documentation but found it difficult and annoying? Those are perfectly normal feelings. We have all felt that way at one time or another. It can seem like it’s all part of owning…
Owning a yacht or large recreational vessel like it is one of the great joys you have in life. You love to go out and enjoy vacations and day trips on the water, and you even went as far as to get documentation from the Coast Guard for your boat, so it is easier for…
As the owner of a new boat, you will have a lot of paperwork to complete in order to make sure that you are fully registered and able to make use of your new boat. It may not always be clear to you exactly what type of forms you need to fill in so that…
There’s no pleasure in life quite like having a boat. Taking your boat out on the water is an experience, no matter where you are. Maybe you’re out on the lake with the people you care about most. Perhaps you’ve decided to start your own maritime business, and you need a great boat to take…
USCG Documentation Forms If you are using your boat for recreational purposes only, you do not need to register it federally. The United Coast Guard does not mandate owners of a recreational boat to document their vessel. But they do encourage it. Why? USCG documentation offers plenty of benefits, especially if you like to travel…