Anytime you buy or sell a boat that is registered with the United States Coast Guard, you must have a bill of sale document that transfers ownership. Called the CG 1340, this form can be found and submitted online. Filing the paperwork promptly can save you hassle, as well as fines and penalties. Understanding the…
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Much like buying a home or vehicle, purchasing a boat often requires financing. This involves taking out a loan that you will make monthly payments on until it’s paid off. Also like financing a home or vehicle, there are several kinds of loans you can use to buy a boat. Paying cash is the best…
If you are currently in the process of looking for a new vessel to add to your collection or perhaps looking to buy a boat for the very first time, then something that is definitely an essential part of the process is to check whether or not the vessel in question has previously been registered…
Your Certificate of Documentation is an important form that goes along with owning and operating a boat. This document must be renewed on a regular basis, which protects you and the other people out on the water. It’s a fairly simple process and requires filling out a renewal form and paying a fee. Called the…
When you own a boat, it is your responsibility to process the necessary registration and documentation. It is highly recommended to renew boat registration at least 90 days in advance of its expiration. This will ensure that there is no lapse in coverage. What if you forget to do it? What is at stake? Are…
Something that is universal among all boat owners in the United States is that when you go through the process of registering your vessel with the US Coast Guard, you will receive an official serial number that confirms and establishes that your boat is now fully documented. This is a number that will belong to…