When you are a keen yachtsman who just wants to get out on the water in your new vessel whenever you get the chance, the thought of keeping up with the various forms of boat paperwork and documentation can seem like a very boring and mundane part of the process, but believe us when we…
Owning a boat is a dream for many people, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not prepared for the costs associated with it. The costs of owning a boat in the U.S. can add up quickly, between repairs, maintenance, registration fees, and insurance. In this article, we’ll talk about the different…
All US documented vessels should have a name. This name goes along with identifying numbers and is important for the sale or purchase of a vessel, as well as in cases of theft, accident, or emergencies. There are a number of rules that go along with naming your boat and it’s important to adhere to…
Can you sail in the winter? The United States Coast Guard has provided some winter-safe boating guidelines. Always dress for the weather, insulate your ship, and measure the ice thickness before setting off. If you remember these safety tips, you may have a great time boating in the winter without worrying about getting in trouble.…
Do you want the freedom to use your vessel how you want? Have you gotten everything together that you need to get your commercial boating venture “off the ground” (so to speak) and don’t want to be hassled? That’s what a documented vessel number can do. Depending on your vessel and your circumstances, the Maritime…
One of the responsibilities of owning a boat is that you have to renew its registration or documentation. If your boat is USCG documented, you need to ensure that its certificate of documentation is up-to-date. To do that, you must renew it regularly. How often do you renew Coast Guard Documentation? Let’s explore the facts. …
If you are thinking about documenting your boat with the US Coast Guard, it is pertinent to know what steps are involved in coast guard boat documentation. Most importantly, you must first determine whether your boat can be registered. If it can, how long will it take for the process to complete? Coast Guard Boat…
As a vessel owner, you know how many demands there are on your time. A vessel is seemingly always in need of some improvement, some work, some form of maintenance. This is true in the middle of summer, the middle of winter, the middle of a ride on the water and basically any other time.…
Once you take ownership of the boat you have been looking at, you want to think about the best ways available to you to get it registered. If you have a large pleasure craft like a yacht, you do have options for registration open to you. For commercial boat owners, the law dictates that you…
As the temperature outside begins to rise, many people will go out on the lake for weekend vacations and boating excursions. Before setting sail in your boat, you must familiarize yourself with the many Coast Guard boat requirements. During the summer, being familiar with the regulations might assist keep you and your passengers safe. It’s…
When it comes to secured financing, a preferred ship mortgage is a special kind of secured loan against maritime assets, most often vessels and cargo. It is an exciting alternative for owners of ships and boats searching for financing since the interest rates are pretty cheap and several lenders provide these products. The marine sector…
Owners of registered boats will be relieved to learn that their vessel documentation portal is now secured with SSL encryption, courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard. SSL encryption may be a familiar concept, but do you know it? Encrypted information you submit on a website may be sent across the internet using SSL, which stands…
Do you want to bring in a new co-owner with your vessel but aren’t sure of the best way to go about it? Does one member of your ownership group want out? These are the kinds of things that happen all of the time when you own a vessel with others. Maybe your ownership group…
Want to find out more about a vessel but don’t trust online sources? Have you narrowed your search down to a couple vessels that you really like, yet want to have as much information as possible? No one wants to spend the money on a vessel without being in possession of all of the facts.…
The vast majority of boat owners know that they must carry out a vessel documentation search before buying or selling a vessel. Still, many of them are unaware of the rationale for this need. In this piece, we will talk about the advantages of doing a documentation search and give some pointers on how to…