Just a heads up.
For those of you about to venture into your 1st USCG documented boat, I just received my documentation renewal form in the mail.
I signed it, dated it, affixed a stamp a return address label and taped it shut. It will go out in tomorrow's mail. Renewals are free.
I only bring this up because there are companies out there that are, let's say... less than scrupulous. They will tell you documenting a boat is a huge hassle and for several hundreds of dollars will take care of that headache for you. It's their pleasure to offer this service.
DO NOT BE FOOLED (like I was). From talking to folks here and elsewhere, initial documentation is only slightly more laborious than renewal.
For those of you about to venture into your 1st USCG documented boat, I just received my documentation renewal form in the mail.
I signed it, dated it, affixed a stamp a return address label and taped it shut. It will go out in tomorrow's mail. Renewals are free.
I only bring this up because there are companies out there that are, let's say... less than scrupulous. They will tell you documenting a boat is a huge hassle and for several hundreds of dollars will take care of that headache for you. It's their pleasure to offer this service.
DO NOT BE FOOLED (like I was). From talking to folks here and elsewhere, initial documentation is only slightly more laborious than renewal.