Several reasons can arise regarding why your status might change with boat ownership. You may feel that it is time that you sell the boat because you just are not using it as much as you did in the past. It could be that you want to upgrade to a newer vessel. Perhaps your spouse…
The Basics – How to Register Your Boat in the United States
Once you make the decision to purchase a recreational pleasure craft such as a yacht, there are steps you need to take leading up to and during your purchase. All the typical procedures you would expect, such as choosing the boat, securing financing, and signing ownership documents, are certainly part of what you need to…
USCG Licensing from As Far As the Eye Can See
At the risk of saying something that’s too obvious, boat owners like to be on their boats. They don’t like to sit around, they don’t like to spend too much time on land, and they hate to have something keep them from doing what they want to do. Taking care of USCG licensing and registration,…
Have You Forgotten to Renew Your Registration?
Have you forgotten something? You may have been busy enjoying the open water, fishing, water skiing and soaking up the sun. It can be easy to get lost in being on your boat and enjoying that freedom. You have spent time exploring the seas and haven’t thought much about your registration since you got your…
Bill Of Sale for A Boat: What Do You Need It For?
When purchasing or selling a boat, you’ll require a Bill of Sale at some point in the process. Ownership, the amount paid, condition, and any warranties or guarantees offered by the seller are all documented in a bill of sale for a boat. You’ll also need this form to register with several state and federal…
Documenting a Vessel the Fast and Easy Way
The day has come where you are getting the boat you purchased delivered to your local marina. You proudly go down to watch them as they place it in the water for you, and you walk around on the deck, thinking about all the good times you are going to have using this new purchase…