Having a boat of your own is great, but since most watercraft have a name, you may be trying to come up with the perfect moniker for yours. There are loads of small boat names to choose from so you can find guidance from many sources. What’s important to remember when you’ve finally settled on…
Do you think you might want CG documentation yet aren’t sure if it’s the right move? Have you felt like documentation is just one more chore that might not be worth it? Your time and your money are valuable. After all, you didn’t get to where you are in life by being frivolous with either….
Have you gone through some changes in your life that you think may necessitate updating your vessel documentation? Is there something in your head telling you “you have to file a boat documentation form” but you aren’t sure which one is right for you? Everyone’s vessel documentation, just like their vessels themselves, is different. When…
Have you felt like documenting your vessel might be the right course of action, but you aren’t 100% sure? Are you in the process of making up your mind and just want to know the specifics? As vessel owners ourselves, we’ve found that there is quite a bit of misinformation out there in regards to…
Have you been trying to figure out a way to take care of your US Coast Guard vessel registration without it requiring a whole day’s work? Do you suddenly feel the need to do literally anything else any time you sit down to fill out your boat documentation forms? If so, you certainly aren’t alone….
If you are the owner of a USCG vessel, you must be aware of the new vessel registration. Since the Maritime Transportation Security Act was passed in 2002, all vessels operating inside the United States seas have been obliged to register with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The owners of boats are being requested…
Learning about vessel registration and its significance before purchasing a boat is smart. Registering a boat with the appropriate authorities at the state and federal levels is a legal requirement. To the uninitiated, this may seem like unnecessary red tape, but rest assured that it is there for your protection and to help you get…
Although the Coast Guard does have specific documentation standards, it is up to each Coast Guard district to choose which ones apply in their region. You may need additional Coast Guard documentation depending on where you want to sail and what activities you intend to carry out while at sea. Having your boat registered with…
Did you do work on or for someone’s boat and they never paid you what they said they would? Have you felt frustrated and angered, like there’s nothing you can do? It may seem that way, but it’s not the case. There is a way to fight back, to get the owner to pay you…
Although your boat is probably already documented at a state level it is never too late to register it at a federal level and that means with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). For that reason, this article will explore some of the advantages that documenting your boat with the USCG will grant you, and…