As owners of vessels, we are obligated by both federal and state governments to conform to regulations known as vessel documentation. Non-documented boats can’t grow their length, participate in specific nighttime operations, or do any other activity permitted by vessel documentation without adequate paperwork. The USCG conducts inspections and exams on all vessels as part…
So, what do you need to know about US Vessel Registration in 2022? You should be aware of a few things if you are the owner of a USCG-documented vessel, whether you are a new or existing owner or a prospective owner, before 2022. Registered vessels’ registrations will expire on December 31st, 2020, and must…
Are you a member of the United States Coast Guard’s registry? Congratulations! You have now become the happy owner of a documented vessel, which entitles you to several perks. It is required by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) that all boats, even those belonging to private individuals, be recorded. Having an adequately registered yacht…
After much consideration, you’ve decided to get rid of your yacht. Great! Nevertheless, the transaction cannot be formalized until a boat bill of sale has been obtained. A bill of sale is a legal document that facilitates the transfer of ownership between a buyer and seller according to Wikipedia.org. Simple and straightforward terms are laid…
If you’re going to purchase a yacht, the bill of sale will be an important part of the transaction. In legal terms, a boat bill of sale is a document that confirms that ownership has been transferred from one person to another. It will be required to properly title and register your watercraft in your name.…
Want to learn more about the past of the vessel you just bought? If so, the Vessel documentation Center may assist you in conducting a vessel documentation search. You may use this tool to determine whether your boat has had any previous problems. Additionally, the VDC may assist you in determining the current value of…
The boat bill of sale records the transfer of ownership between two parties trading in watercraft or boating equipment. A legally enforceable document means that if there is a disagreement about the provisions set forth within it, the document will be enforced. In California, if you are a vessel owner, you are probably acquainted with…
Are you looking to sell your undocumented vessel? Does it feel like you’re lacking some of the paperwork to take care of the sale? Here at our vessel documentation site, we offer all of the documentation forms you might need for documented vessels. That said, we’re often asked questions about what to do with selling…
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…
Are you selling a vessel and want to make sure that you have all of the paperwork covered? Do you have an undocumented vessel that you have an interested buyer for and want to have crossed all of your “t’s” and dotted all of your “i’s?” That makes all of the sense in the world.…
