Owning a vessel is something that many people dream of but do not often get the chance to realize. However, if the opportunity comes along for you, and you have the means to make it happen, owning a boat can be one of the truly great joys of your life. As a first-time boat owner,…
You’ve spent a long time saving up and searching for just the right boat that suits your needs. Now that you’ve finally brokered the deal and purchased a boat for yourself, you do all you can to take care of it. You’ve heard that documenting your recreational vessel is a good idea and can have…
Approximately 70 percent of accidents involving fatalities occur on boats where the operator had no formal instruction on how to operate the vessel. That’s why it’s so important to have training no matter how experienced the boater is. As a result of some operator’s negligence, more than half of all states have enacted legislation mandating…
Understanding all that goes into boat ownership takes time, and you may want to look at all the regulations and nuances involved before you finalize a sale and become a boat owner yourself. Things may seem confusing as you start looking into things like registering your boat versus getting documentation. Depending on your state of…
Are they seeking a shield from potential legal action? You may be a vessel owner. In such a case, you could be curious about the value of records such as vessel documentation. Because of their mobility, boats are subject to a different set of regulations than automobiles. When boat owners go into seas they aren’t…
Are you a boat owner for the US Coast Guard concerned about the impact the government shutdown might have on your job? Have no fear – there are ways to get a small vessel MARAD waiver and keep your career moving forward. In the next blog article, we will go through the actions you need…
Have you paid off the mortgage on your vessel and aren’t sure what the next step is? Or, alternatively, are you looking to file to get financing for your vessel in the first place? We know how confusing getting a mortgage on your vessel can be. That’s just one of the reasons that we offer…
