Boat US seems to move with remarkable stateliness. I sent them all the papers a few weeks ago, which included the executed Documentation Certificate, proof of loss, etc., etc. The local notary public has become a wealthy man. I have been assured that all is in order and that the check really, truly is in the mail. It did not arrive yet. I suspect it's one of those situations that we'll get around to it when we get around to it. I will continue to be the owner of record until Boat US returns the Documentation Certificate to the Coast Guard with new information on it. Meantime she is just sitting there in the rain and prey to any vandal or thief.
The documentation is not a major hurdle. There are no liens. Loan was paid off years ago. The change will be made in due course. There are fees involved for changing ownership. There are companies that specialize in changing documentation -- for a fee. As I mentioned, my Documentation Certificate dissolved in the water in the chart table. I got a new one -- fee $50 -- which is the one Boat US now has. We had a small glitch getting the new one as I put Yeraz 2 on the replacement application but the certificate says Yeraz II. Supervisor calling time.
I appreciate very much your looking into this. I did not realize it was going to be such a hassle, especially since the person I have been dealing with in the Claims Department has been helpful personified. In one case she sent us documents but it turned out the documents did not actually go into the mail for another week. And I think that's where all the paperwork is languishing. I am really surprised as they moved very fast initially.