Any vessel that was at some point registered with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) generated a type of document that we call “Abstract of Title”. If you are not familiar with this type of paperwork there is no need to stress. No one was born knowing what US Coast documentation is or what you…
If your boat is Coast Guard documented, you can clear customs quicker than when you have a State-registered vessel. However, not all boats are eligible for documentation. In that case, the only time you pay for the USCG documentation fee is when you need to document your boat if it is eligible. The Importance of…
If you’re like most people, you’ve heard of USCG documentation, but may not know exactly what it is. It stands for “United States Coast Guard Documentation.” It can help with a wide variety of thing. People don’t often realize that. It can also be difficult and ultimately quite time consuming to fill out. It can…
With the spring boat buying season in full swing, savvy vessel owners and registrants know that preparation is vital to a successful purchase. In the bustling market, one document stands out as indispensable for buyers, sellers, boat brokers, and service suppliers alike—the Abstract of Title form. This article aims to decode this document, explain why…
You may be a new owner of a USCG boat and have questions about a vessel bill of sale and why it is vital to have one. This paper is a legally binding agreement between the buyer and seller of a boat. It specifies the specifics of the selling transaction and is signed by both…
A hailing port is a location designated by the United States Coast Guard for boats greater than 65 feet to check in before moving throughout the waters of the United States. Even though the boat’s proprietor (also known as the boat’s captain) must regularly report to a specified calling point, they are not confined to…