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Boat History Report

When and Why You Need a Trustworthy Boat History Report

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…

National Vessel Documentation

US National Vessel Documentation: The Bedrock Of Maritime Standards

When you make the decision to become the owner of a vessel in American waters, you are essentially signing a contract to promise that you are going to uphold all of the various maritime standards that are implemented in the region to maintain order and safety across the industry and the boating community. Complying with…

Vessel Documentation

Vessel Documentation Databank: What Are Endorsements?

For a lot of boat owners, the process of completing vessel documentation can be a time-consuming and confusing experience, especially when it comes to which endorsement to choose. It could even be the case that you have already picked one endorsement but are considering choosing a new one. We are often asked by clients about…

USCG Bill of Sale

Why It’s So Much Easier to Renew Coast Guard Documentation Online

It might not be the most glamorous side of vessel ownership, but making sure that all of your documentation is in date and in order is arguably the single most important element to keep track of over the course of your boat’s lifespan. Put simply, if your paperwork is not in order, then the majority…