Anytime you buy or sell a boat that is registered with the United States Coast Guard, you must have a bill of sale document that transfers ownership. Called the CG 1340, this form can be found and submitted online. Filing the paperwork promptly can save you hassle, as well as fines and penalties. Understanding the…
The USCG 1340 Demystified
Alongside all of the fun aspects of owning your very own seaworthy vessel, there is also the other side of ownership which is more or less made up of making sure that all of the relevant paperwork is filed and documentation is in place. The deeper into the world of vessel ownership you get, the…