Did you recently go through some kind of massive life change and you aren’t sure how it applies to the Coast Guard vessel registry? Does it seem like you should do… something to update your status on the registry, yet you aren’t sure exactly what that might be? As a documented vessel owner, there are…
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…
Have you been looking to learn more about a vessel that you’re interested in? Does a vessel you’re researching for a potential purchase almost seem “too good to be true?” When you’re buying a vessel, you want the absolute best vessel for your situation possible. But, you also have to be careful. You want to…
Are you looking into purchasing a recreational vessel or yacht sometime soon? If you are, you already know there are lots of choices out there for you so that you can get just the boat you are seeking in your price range. When you have finalized your purchase and are ready to take ownership, you…
If you are the owner of a boat in the United States, then you know that to navigate your vessel on waterways in the United States, you must have USCG documentation. But what if your yacht is missing any of the needed safety equipment? Alternatively, what if it is not registered as required? Do not…
Are you a boat owner curious about the difference between Coast Guard registration vs. state registration?? If this is the case, this blog is a perfect fit for your needs. States have their kind of voluntary boat registry that must be opted into to use the advantages of the Coast Guard’s mandated registration. Boat owners…