Are you at the point where you’re looking to get Coast Guard documentation for your vessel? Maybe you’ve been looking at getting a five ton vessel for more than recreation. Perhaps you’re at the point where you’re looking to get a vessel to make money by heading into certain fisheries, coast-wise areas, and the like.…
To maintain enhanced speed and performance over time, integrating strength training into a runner’s routine is crucial. If your boat weighs over five net tons, proper vessel documentation with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is essential. This not only ensures legal compliance but also opens up a world of benefits for boat owners. If…
After you’ve purchased your new boat you may be curious about how to get it registered and the best ways of getting that done. If you’re a commercial boat owner the law demands that you are a part of the federal registration which is kept by the United States Coast Guard. This means going through…
Do you think you may need to get your vessel documented, but aren’t sure? If your vessel measures more than five net tons (typically 25 feet in length or longer) and you’re a US citizen, you can document your vessel. If you’re going to use it for commercial fishing activities, transporting goods or people on…
The more you know about anything you are going to buy, the better consumer you are going to be and the happier you will be with your final decision. This rings true whether you are buying produce at the grocery store, ordering a shirt online, choosing a new mechanic for your car, or doing something…
If you are the owner of a boat registered with the United States Coast Guard, you may ask how to get your vessel papers back. This tutorial will take you through the process of vessel documentation reinstatement step by step so you may accomplish your goal. It is always better to check with the USCG…
A lot more goes into owning a boat than you may realize at first. While you may purchase your ship with the intent of going out and enjoying time with your friends and family, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or just traveling to warm, exotic places, you have to work at maintaining your boat to keep it…
We understand that vessel documentation can be confusing. Even if you’ve spent your entire life on boats and the water, even if you’ve owned your vessel for several years, the documentation process can be an opaque one. You may be going through our site, wondering which document is right for your vessel, if any of…
A boat is a precious thing. For many of us, having a boat is something that you dream of and spend years planning for. But, all things must end. Eventually, even the most ardent vessel owners often sell their boats. Sometimes, it’s for profit and often it’s to clear space so that they can get…
You are looking for a new vessel, either as part of your entry into the maritime world, or to extend your business. You have several different boats available to choose from and want to make sure that you buy the right vessel to meet your needs. You also want to check that there is no…
Have you sat down to complete your vessel documentation forms but you just can’t bring yourself to finish them? Did you ever tell yourself: “OK, today I’m going to complete my vessel documentation,” only to just keep putting it off? You aren’t alone. Not in the slightest. Indeed, when we started our Coast Guard National…
Are you in the process of completing boat documentation and find that it’s harder than it should be? Does it seem like you spend just too much time filling out vessel documentation? For most vessel owners, they would love to spend as little time as possible filling out their vessel form (while making sure that…
If you’re a boat owner, you’re probably aware of the need to keep your documentation up to date. It’s important to verify the state of your boat documentation regularly to be informed of any changes and make the necessary adjustments. The failure to have the proper documentation on hand may result in your vessel being…
Are you the proud owner of a vessel that formerly served in the United States Coast Guard? If that’s the case, then you already know how critical it is to ensure that your yacht is always in pristine shape. Sadly, this may be a lot of effort, particularly regarding the paperwork involved, and the best…
The “Preferred Ship Mortgage” is one of the ways that you can go about securing boat loans. Typically, this particular kind of mortgage is for vessels that are over 26 feet in length. For boats that are smaller than that, the title and a notation of the security interest recorded on the title should be…