The more time you spend online, the less you’ll be able to spend on your vessel. That’s a crude assessment, but it’s more or less true. It can certainly feel that way when you’re filling out watercraft registration documentation forms. When you sit down to deal with those, you’re likely to feel like you’d rather…
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The first time that you buy a boat, you may need to take out a loan in order to afford the full cost of the vessel. In order to get a reasonable sum for their purchase, many prospective boat owners choose to take out a type of loan called a preferred ship mortgage. This loan…
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Buying a yacht or recreational vehicle can be a big thrill for you and gives you the chance to achieve a lifelong dream of yours to own a boat like this. Many people find that purchasing a boat on the secondary market from a private seller or broker is the best way to get the…
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One topic we’ve touched on from time to time in these blogs is how to register a boat with the Coast Guard. We’ve mentioned this a few times for many reasons, not the least of which is that it’s very important. This is one of the most commonly accessed forms at our site; you can…
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If you have been immersed in the boating industry for a while, you must be aware by now that the United States Coast Guard is the guvernamental administration in charge of the regulation of maritime activity, particularly at a federal level. They do so with the help of the National Vessel Documentation Center, which issues…
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You are contemplating buying a boat, and want to know more details about its history. Running a background check on any vessel is very important, as it can throw up details about the boat’s past life that would otherwise have remained hidden. In order to conduct this check in the most effective manner, you should…
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The official vessel documentation is a type of documentation that proves the nationality of your boat. It is vital for international travel. It also clarifies ownership of your boat in the US. If you are planning to document your boat, make sure to know more about the maritime documents necessary to apply for boat documentation. …
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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…
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There are certain things we know we need to do in life each year. Things like going to the doctor for a physical, getting your car inspected, getting your furnace checked, and other annual chores pop up at particular times of the year, and you know you need to do them. One thing you do…
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We’re sure you’ll agree that the most unexciting and unglamorous part of boat ownership is all of the various paperwork and documentation that needs to be completed and lodged with the United States Coast Guard. It might be dull compared to getting out there on the water, but there is no getting away from the…
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Owning a boat gives you the joy and freedom to go anywhere. This is one of the reasons many celebrities choose to invest in a boat. However, it is vital to recognize the importance of properly documenting your vessel. If you are not sure how to document it, you may choose to use boat documentation…
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Boat documentation is the process of documenting your vessel with the US Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center. It is not like state titling. Rather, boat documentation is at the federal level. Where do boat documentation services come in? How Can Boat Documentation Services Help? These services specialize in assisting you through the documentation process.…
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Being familiar with the many types of documentation required to keep your vessel in compliance with maritime laws and regulations is crucial. In this section, we will present an in-depth guide on ship documentation, including how to get the various types of documents but also the purposes that each one serves. You’ve just become the…
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There it is – the boat you have always imagined owning. You see the listing on a website with a broker, or in a local listing, and you love the pictures as well as the description of the boat. You make time to go to see the boat for yourself, and it looks perfect in…
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Shopping for a boat can be an exciting time for you. Just the thought of having a yacht or large recreational vessel that you can share with family and friends gets your blood racing, and you are anxious to go out and find a boat that is ideal for you. Looking at the secondary market…
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