Before purchasing a yacht, it is essential to have a fundamental understanding of the boat documentation requirements necessary to operate the vessel legally. When you buy a boat, the Coast Guard will require you to record it immediately. What exactly does this entail? It’s not that difficult. When you have the proper documentation, it demonstrates…
Have you lost or misplaced your Certificate of Documentation? There’s no need to panic, though this is an issue you will need to address as soon as possible. It’s not a good idea to be out on the water with the proper documentation on hand, so replacing your lost certificate right away is part of…
Should you ever find yourself in the position of wanting or needing to dispose of a US-registered vessel, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that there are a few individual stages to complete as well as regulations to follow in order to do it legally and properly. Not only are there rules to follow…
A boating certificate of documentation (COD) may seem like something you don’t need until you find yourself in a sticky scenario when you must have one. Having a Certificate of Documentation (COD) on hand may simplify the sale of a yacht in an emergency. You may wish to transfer the ownership to a different state….