As a vessel owner, some of the best days you’ll experience are when you sell your vessel or get a new one. There is a lot of paperwork and filing of forms involved when one owns a vessel. If you happen to sell your boat or want to transfer it to another person, then you…
Whenever you buy or sell a boat, you will need to submit documentation to the USCG. Filing the right report to the Coast Guard will mean that you are now the owner of the boat, or have transferred ownership to another person. This can be especially important to ensure that the Coast Guard is speaking…
It can be confusing knowing whether foreign citizens can document their boat with the US Coast Guard and if they have to register their boat under the laws of a state within the United States. This depends on the specific scenario; therefore, the answer may differ. It is important to note that there is a…
Does it sometimes feel like US Coast Guard documentation is intentionally hard to understand? Have you looked at the available forms of vessel documentation and thought: “I know what I want, but I’m not sure which of these forms is right for me?” That happens to just about every vessel owner at one time or…
Do you have a vessel that was foreign-built and you’re not sure what you can do with it? Did you recently come into possession of a vessel with no documentation and want to see what all of your options are moving forward? For many vessel owners, the answer to both of these questions is: “the…
Many factors are at play when deciding what type of boat you want to buy. You might want to consider the vessel’s size, the materials it’s constructed from, or its engine power. But there’s one thing that you may have yet to think about, and it could make a huge difference in your experience on…
Once you have bought a large pleasure vessel for yourself, getting it out onto the water becomes your top priority. There are rules and regulations that you need to familiarize yourself with, and depending on your purchase, you may or may not have the requirement of getting federal documentation for your vessel from the United…
Buying a yacht or other large vessel is a big deal for you. In many instances, it ranks up there with buying a luxury car or your home. Because it is such a large purchase for you, you want to make sure you are investing your money wisely with the boat you buy. Buying a…
Your new boat is your pride and joy. Whether you had the boat manufactured for you specifically, or if you purchased a boat from a broker or previous owner does not matter; you still intend to enjoy your time out on the water relaxing, fishing, or sailing to great vacation destinations. If you have a…
The Best Reasons to Get United States Coast Guard Documentation When you have finally taken the plunge and purchased your first yacht or large pleasure boat, you want to relish every moment you get to spend at sea with your family and friends. There is a lot that goes into boat ownership so that you…