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What’s the Best Way to Avoid Overloading Your Boat?

The best way to avoid overloading your boat is to have a clear understanding of your boat’s weight capacity and then simply not exceed that capacity. Every boat has either a capacity plate that explains how much weight it can safely hold or an explanation of the same in the owner’s manual. If you have…

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How To Name A Boat

How To Name A Boat: Inspiration, Dos, Don’ts, And More

A good boat requires a good name. A nameless boat is a sorry sight to behold—and there are more nameless boats out there than you’d think. It’s not hard to see why. Coming up with potential boat names is no easy task. There are certain conventions you might feel obliged to follow. Cool boat names…

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How to Register Your Boat

Boat registration is required for all motorized vessels. It is a required part of boat ownership. In some states you may require the title as well. If you need to register your boat, it may not be as hard as you think. In fact, you can probably register your boat online. The process to sign…

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Documenting Your Vessel – FAQ

If you own a boat, it needs to be documented. It’s like having a registration for your car. You can obtain your documents from the National Vessel Documentation Center. They will issue you a U.S. Coast Guard certificate of vessel documentation. This is registered at the federal level. The U.S Coast Guard may ask you…

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