A float plan should contain what information? That’s a good question for all boat owners and operators and we’re glad you asked. Anytime you’re out on the water, whether it’s for recreation or business, it’s important to keep safety at the forefront of your mind. A float plan is a safety document that you should…
You Have Your Boat Bill of Sale. What Next?
So, you’ve been going through the process of finding the boat of your dreams for some time now, and finally, the stars have aligned and you have come into contact with the perfect vessel and the ideal seller. Once you debate the price that is right for both of you, and you have paid the…
Why Do You Need to Use a Documentation Service to Request a Boat Bill of Sale?
When you buy or sell your boat, you would want the transaction to be smooth and legal. One vital document in this process is the boat bill of sale. It serves as proof of ownership transfer and records the key details of the traction. Can You Create a Boat Bill of Sale Independently? Yes, it…
What is an Abstract of Title and Other Maritime Registration Questions
An abstract of title refers to the record of all documents that have been submitted to the United States Coast Guard for one particular vessel. This abstract will only list the information that has been provided to the Coast Guard during the time the boat in question was registered, which means that there are probably…
Boat Bill of Sale Form: What You Need to Fit the Bill
Are you looking to sell your boat and aren’t sure which forms you’ll need? Or, alternatively, are you in the process of buying a boat, and want everything to be on the “up and up,” so to speak? This is where a boat bill of sale form can come in very handy. The good news…
Bill of Sale for a Boat: Four Things You Need to Know
This article intends to give you a concise yet complete answer to the most common questions regarding the bill of sale for a boat, up-to-date to 2021. At the Maritime Documentation Center, we always strive to provide vessel owners with the answers they’re looking for. Our website serves as a three-step system for users to…