Being out on a boat is special. Whether it’s your first time on the water, or you’ve been on yachts your entire life, there’s nothing quite like it. The rush of the wind in your hair, the sun warm on your face, the waves beside your boat – it’s a genuinely unique experience. You can…
Getting Coast Guard Documentation
Are you at the point where you’re looking to get Coast Guard documentation for your vessel? Maybe you’ve been looking at getting a five ton vessel for more than recreation. Perhaps you’re at the point where you’re looking to get a vessel to make money by heading into certain fisheries, coast-wise areas, and the like.…
The Definitive Guide on How to Register a Boat
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…
Getting Your Own Documented Vessel Number
Owning a boat is something special, and it gives you the chance to enjoy travel, leisure, and vacations in a way that you may never have been able to do before. While some boat owners make their first purchase by getting a vessel from a broker or previous owner, there are others that go the…
A Boat Bill of Sale is a Necessity for You
Buying a yacht, pleasure vessel, or commercial boat is a big step for you to take. You make a commitment of a lot of time and money when you do this, and you want to make sure everything about the transaction goes smoothly. Getting all your paperwork together to make sure you have everything you…
Should You do a Coast Guard Lookup?
That boat you saw for sale online looked spectacular to you. It had everything you have been dreaming about in a pleasure craft, with all the space you want, the engine, the amenities, and more, and even the price seemed like it would fit right into what you had budgeted for a purchase. Of course,…