The first time that you buy a boat, you may need to take out a loan in order to afford the full cost of the vessel. In order to get a reasonable sum for their purchase, many prospective boat owners choose to take out a type of loan called a preferred ship mortgage. This loan…
Are you considering buying a vessel and want to make sure that it’s the right decision? Does it seem as if a vessel is perhaps “too good to be true?” The last thing anyone wants to happen is to buy a vessel with incorrect or inaccurate information, thus getting less for their money. At our…
Anytime you make a boat sale or purchase and must deal with the associated paperwork, including the Vessel Bill of Sale, it’s nice to have an expert helping you along the way. Your bill of sale proves ownership of the boat and is an important piece of documentation to keep on board at all times.…
Are you worried that it’s been too long since you renewed your vessel registration? Does it seem like this sneaks up on you every year, and you have to stress about getting it done at the last minute? If so, you aren’t alone. That’s something that vessel owners have been dealing with for decades. The…
You have been scouring the recent listings online of boats for sale, and you finally came across one that sparked an interest in you. It looks to be in great shape based on the photos you have seen, is the size you are seeking, has the engine you want, and it is filled with extras…
Alongside making sure that you maintain your vessel in a physical sense, something that all boat owners need to make sure they keep up to date with is making and keeping a solid history trail. Every repair, service, or upgrade/refurbishment/replacement should be recorded. Having a detailed and trustworthy boat history report to be able to…
As a USCG boat owner, you know that having the proper documents for your vessel is an essential component of both owning and operating your boat. On the other hand, were you aware that this documentation has to be updated regularly? If you cannot edit your documentation due to a lack of time, you should…
Your US Coast Guard vessel documentation is important because it identifies your boat. It’s necessary to renew it on a consistent basis, according to the guidelines set forth by the Coast Guard. Typically, you will receive notice that you need to renew about 45 days prior to the expiration date. But what if you forget…
The United States Coast Guard requires that vessel paperwork be updated every five years. By not being diligent, you might wind up renewing USCG documentation for a shorter period than you intended and going through the procedure again sooner than you had anticipated. In recent years, there have been modifications to the renewal process, and…
If you’ve been reading our blogs recently, you’ll notice that we talk a lot about “things we do for our customers.” We know that you have a lot of choices in how you take care of your vessel documentation needs. There are a lot of options, so we’re always trying to do more for our…
Buying a yacht or recreational vehicle can be a big thrill for you and gives you the chance to achieve a lifelong dream of yours to own a boat like this. Many people find that purchasing a boat on the secondary market from a private seller or broker is the best way to get the…
Are you under the impression that many words from the boating world vocabulary are abbreviated? Is it tough to sometimes identify what some association names mean? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This article will tell you what the differences are between the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), The…
US vessel documentation is the process of boat registration with the USCG. It occurs at the federal level, unlike state titling. There are many benefits of documenting your boat. However, not all boats are qualified. If your vessel is eligible, you might wonder about the cost of having it documented. Things to Know About US…
Once you make the decision to purchase a recreational pleasure craft such as a yacht, there are steps you need to take leading up to and during your purchase. All the typical procedures you would expect, such as choosing the boat, securing financing, and signing ownership documents, are certainly part of what you need to…
It’s a wonderful experience to own a boat, but it also comes with a lot of responsibilities to take care of it. Boat documentation is one of the most important responsibilities that boat owners have. Documentation for your boat is a requirement at the federal level, and it results in the generation of a one-of-a-kind…