Western Victoria is often a area full of record, society, and Group spirit. Nestled in the center of this region may be the WesternVIC Community Directory, a worthwhile resource created to link residents and visitors alike with dependable, significant-high-quality enterprises throughout an array of industries. As the local directory serving the Wes… Read More

USCG Boat RegistrationUSCG Boat Registration, also known as Coast Guard Vessel Documentation, is designed to Federally register your vessel with the United States Coast Guard. This process files your required paperwork with the National Vessel Documentation Center, or NVDC. Unlike State Boat Registration application processes, you will not receive … Read More

Hull Identification Numbers 101BACK TO THE BASICS – HIN 101The HIN regulations are simple when compared to some of the more complex regulations with which everyone involved in boating must comply. Yet we continually receive calls and letters on the subject. Therefore, we’d like to offer this refresher course – HIN 101The regulations requiring… Read More

USCG Boat Lettering Requirements§ 67.123 Name and hailing port marking requirements.The markings required by paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section, which may be made by the use of any means and materials which result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than … Read More

Manufacturer Certificate of OriginWhen a boat manufacturer or importer sells a recreational boat, the company should provide a Certificate of Origin to the purchaser. The purchaser needs a Certificate of Origin to obtain a title or register a boat with State numbering authorities. The procedure is the same as when an automobile is purchased. In the… Read More