You may be needed to get a boating license to operate your vessel if you are the owner of a boat. Because the regulations in each state are different, you must get acquainted with the prerequisites for obtaining a license in your region. In this piece, we will present an overview of the procedure for…
How to Properly Use the Boat Bill of Sale
All of the terms and circumstances of a boat’s sale are laid out in a bill of sale, a legal document. This document protects both parties involved in the transaction. You must be aware of your legal rights as a buyer and the responsibilities that are placed on you once you have made payment for…
How to Obtain a USCG Vessel Documentation Number for a Boat
If you are a boat owner and wish to operate your vessel on coastal or international seas, you will need a USCG vessel documentation number. This number is required to operate your vessel. All boats above 25 feet in length must have this number, which documents that the vessel in question has been registered with…
How to Document a Vessel Using Your Mobile Device?
Like myself, most American boat owners use mobile devices to take pictures of their boats. But are you doing it properly? Learn the ins and outs of mobile using a mobile device to document a vessel. The necessity of keeping records of one’s boat is sometimes overlooked. If your boat is ever stolen, having photos…
When Do You Need a USCG Certificate?
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) provides certifications for all boats, from the smallest recreational craft to the largest cargo ships. It is imperative for any boat owner to obtain a USCG certificate. What you may and cannot do aboard a vessel depends on its purpose and the ship you are piloting. A certificate of…
How to Write a Vessel Bill of Sale
A vessel bill of sale is a document that certifies the legal transfer of ownership of a boat from one person to another. This ownership may only be legally transferred when both parties sign the document. If you sell your boat without having this paperwork in place, you risk being vulnerable if there is a…