Renamed sailboat

[galynd]

I recently renamed my CG documented sailboat. Can anyone tell me the form (and form number) and fee that I must submit to the coast guard to apply this change.

thanks,
greg

 

[Tim R.]

Call them. They are very helpful. Make sure you call them today though. They probably will not answer come Monday.

 

[Steve Dion]

It is posted on the documentation website for you to print out along with a check. They are a very good operation to deal with. Especially considering that it is a federal government agency.

"HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR HAILING PORT OF MY VESSEL?
The name and/or hailing port may be changed by filing an application for change on form CG-1258 with the appropriate fees. If your vessel is subject to a mortgage of record, you must obtain permission from the mortgagee on form CG-4593."

 

[Roger Long]

Do NOT operate the vessel until you have the documentation changed! Your documentation becomes invalid as soon as you alter the marking (Name and Hailing Port). Fines are steep, I think about $10,000 a day although the probability of their actually being assessed is low. Still, you could face a mountain of paperwork if the UCSG boarded you.

If the government does shut down, I suggest you put the old name back on before untying the docklines.