U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation
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Often you can avoid state registration fees if documented. Documentation may result in easier entry into foreign countries. No "bow numbers" required.
On pricey boats banks often like documentation because it makes collaterizaing the boat loan easier.Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.
111 Commercial St.
Portland ME 04101
207/772-2191
Fax 207/774-3940
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From: mageekenneth
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Subject: [AlbinVega] U.S. Coast Guard Vessel DocumentationAre there any advantages to having a boat documented with the coast guard?
On pricey boats banks often like documentation because it makes collaterizaing the boat loan easier.Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.
111 Commercial St.
Portland ME 04101
207/772-2191
Fax 207/774-3940
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From: mageekenneth
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Subject: [AlbinVega] U.S. Coast Guard Vessel DocumentationAre there any advantages to having a boat documented with the coast guard?
I would like to know about maryland.
Mine is USCG documented, and when I purchased her, the previous owner said he didn't ever pay maryland any taxes, etc.
But they hounded and threatened me til I paid up.
rb
Mine is USCG documented, and when I purchased her, the previous owner said he didn't ever pay maryland any taxes, etc.
But they hounded and threatened me til I paid up.
rb
This is from the Coast Guard Website on Documentation:
IS A DOCUMENTED VESSEL EXEMPT FROM STATE
JURISDICTION?
No, all documented vessels must comply with the laws of the state in which they are
operated. The vessel's document must be shown to state law enforcement personnel upon
their demand. States may require documented vessels to be registered (but not numbered)
and to display state decals showing that they have complied with state requirements.
IS A DOCUMENTED VESSEL EXEMPT FROM STATE
JURISDICTION?
No, all documented vessels must comply with the laws of the state in which they are
operated. The vessel's document must be shown to state law enforcement personnel upon
their demand. States may require documented vessels to be registered (but not numbered)
and to display state decals showing that they have complied with state requirements.
I do this stuff. You may have the register the boat in your state. If you don't have to register the boat you will of course save the annual registration fee. Upon purchase you will have to pay any sales or use tax, same as if you bought the boat in your state. Each year the CG sends each state a list of boats newly documented with a haling port in that state, so the tax folks will get their pound of flesh.Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.
111 Commercial St.
Portland ME 04101
207/772-2191
Fax 207/774-3940
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From: Sheial Gaquin
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:28 PM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] U.S. Coast Guard Vessel DocumentationThis is from the Coast Guard Website on Documentation:
IS A DOCUMENTED VESSEL EXEMPT FROM STATE
JURISDICTION?
No, all documented vessels must comply with the laws of the state in which they are
operated. The vessel's document must be shown to state law enforcement personnel upon
their demand. States may require documented vessels to be registered (but not numbered)
and to display state decals showing that they have complied with state requirements.
111 Commercial St.
Portland ME 04101
207/772-2191
Fax 207/774-3940
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From: Sheial Gaquin
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:28 PM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] U.S. Coast Guard Vessel DocumentationThis is from the Coast Guard Website on Documentation:
IS A DOCUMENTED VESSEL EXEMPT FROM STATE
JURISDICTION?
No, all documented vessels must comply with the laws of the state in which they are
operated. The vessel's document must be shown to state law enforcement personnel upon
their demand. States may require documented vessels to be registered (but not numbered)
and to display state decals showing that they have complied with state requirements.