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What is Coast Guard Documentation and does my boat need it?

April 26, 2017boat Coast documentation guard

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What is Coast Guard Documentation and does my boat need it?

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If the boat you are buying is Coast Guard Documentable i.e., 26 feet or larger, Coast Guard Documentation is usually required. If requested, in some title states, we may be able to state title in lieu of Coast Guard Documentation. Coast Guard documentation is the process of registering a boat with the United States Coast Guard so that the lender can file a First Preferred Ships Mortgage to record our lien on a federal level. Some lenders do require Coast Guard Documentation to satisfy loan requirements.