Making any large purchase in life always requires great thought on your part. You never just jump into buying a house or a car without looking everything over, performing inspections, and doing research on the home or car you want to buy. If you are considering purchasing a commercial boat or large recreational vessel, you…
If your vessel is used for commercial purposes and it exceeds the net weight of 5 tons, it needs to be registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). If you use your boat recreationally and it also has 5 net tons or more you can choose to get USCG documented as well. Why would…
USCG Vessel Documentation Search by Number is a helpful tool if you own a small vessel like a pleasure boat, a fishing ship, or a diving boat. As a result, even while this information is freely accessible on the USCG website, it might be challenging to explore and discover the particular answers you’re searching for.…
We live in an age today where information is vital in nearly every decision we make. Whether we are looking to select a doctor, a restaurant, a wireless phone plan, or buy a new couch, we do research and look at reviews and background to see what the best choice would be. Now think about…
When you want to find out more information about a vessel before you buy, it is standard practice to search for the name of the vessel using the USCG website. There are a few ways in which you can look for more information on the boat, however conducting a Coast Guard documented vessel search by…
As much as you would love to own a brand-new boat fresh out of the showroom, the truth is that an investment like this can be quite steep, especially if you are a first-time boat owner. For many first-timers, it makes more sense to look for a second-hand vessel. Plenty of owners are out there…