When you are considering purchasing a boat like a yacht, you want to make sure you give serious consideration to all your options before you make a final decision. There may be several boats you are interested in, and before you make the leap to buy one, it is a good idea to get as…
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Complete Your Coast Guard Registration of Vessels with Us
As a new boat owner, you need to be aware of the laws and regulations governing your use of boats within US waters. One of the most important rules that you must follow is the required Vessel Documentation. This is a very old regulation, and one which is strictly demanded from the government. Completing your…
The Easy Way to Get US Coast Guard Boats Documentation
After you invest money into a boat, whether it is a trading ship or a yacht, you will need to make sure that you are fully documented before you go out into the water for the first time. In order to go out into the water and be permitted to sail by the US coast…
Getting Coast Guard Documentation for a Preferred Ship Mortgage
Finding the capital to fund your purchase of a yacht or vessel will often mean taking out a loan from your bank or credit agencies. Finding this type of financing often means making use of a preferred ship mortgage. This type of mortgage is unique to maritime lenders, and the lien which is placed on…
The Benefits of Documenting a Vessel
The benefits of documenting a vessel are many, although it may seem like an arduous task. It can be simplified with the help of vessel documentation services. If you are a new owner of a boat, you may be wondering if you have to document your vessel with the federal government. But first, read on to…
How to Change Vessel Name and Hailing Port
If you’re the owner of a new vessel, you may be interested to know how to change vessel name and hailing port. Although you will be strongly advised against doing so by the superstitious sailor community, who tell you changing a boat’s name is bad luck, you are set on your ways. What are the steps…