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Using the Satisfaction and Release Form for Your Vessel

When a mortgage or lien is satisfied on a property you own, you receive documentation that reports the lien has been satisfied. This is a legal document that is important to you for your records. Just like satisfying a mortgage for your home, liens on your personal or commercial boat need to be satisfied as…

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Your Guide to Renewing Your U.S. Coast Guard License

If you are the owner of a boat with a U.S. Coast Guard license, then you know that your license must be renewed regularly. Regrettably, renewing your license may be fraught with ambiguity and difficulty. But there’s no need to worry since we’re here to assist you! In this article, we will walk you through…

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Transferring Your Vessel Documentation

Boating can give you happiness. There’s something about the water that soothes the mind. It can be the feeling of bonding with Mother Nature or the delicate sounds of water. No matter what it is, boating can give you happiness. It’s also an affordable alternative to any recreational activities. Although purchasing one isn’t cheap, having…

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All the National Vessel Documentation Center Forms You Could Need & More

Are you currently looking for vessel documentation forms but you can’t quite find the ones you need? Or, alternatively, have you found the forms, but wish there was somewhere (or someone) who could answer just a question or two? We believe that vessel documentation shouldn’t be a headache or even a chore for vessel owners,…

Keeping Your US Coast Guard Documentation Numbers Come What May

Have you recently completed your initial USCG documentation and want to make sure that you don’t fall out of compliance? Does it feel like it’s been too long since you renew your documentation and are beginning to worry? These are common, logical concerns. At our site, we do everything in our power to make it…

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Easy Steps For US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

Are you the owner of a USCG vessel? If this is the case, you will need to check with the United States Coast Guard to ensure that your boat has the appropriate documentation on file. US Coast Guard vessel documentation is essential for two reasons: first, it guarantees that your boat is registered with the…

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The Difference Between US Vessel Registration and Documentation

Owning a yacht, large pleasure boat or commercial vessel is a big step for you. Boats like this can bring you great pleasure and can be a fine way to develop a business or career. When you own a boat of a larger size like this, you need to explore your options regarding documentation and…

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USCG NVDC Tips to Prevent a Tow

There’re some common mistakes or reasons boaters make that make them require a tow. Either by omission or ignorance, these basic errors happen almost every day. Keep in mind these USCG NVDC tips to prevent a tow. They may save you some good money and some painful headaches. Problem with gas One of the most…