Long days spent sailing or relaxing under the delightful Florida sun can be great, but it can be difficult to enjoy these moments if your yacht is sailing without proper documentation or credentialing. If your vessel isn’t seaworthy because its clerical filings aren’t up to date, make it a priority to speak to a professional at Saxton Documentation Inc.
We’re prepared to offer you a vast gamut of services in the way of yacht documentation in Fort Lauderdale, FL, including:
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Whether you’re a seasoned captain who just doesn’t have time to take care of all of the necessary paperwork to make sure your vessel is ready to hit the water or you’re new to the lifestyle and are lost amongst the sea of ownership duties, we’re here to help! Saxton Documentation Inc. is far and away your most complete yacht documentation service in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is domestic yacht documentation?
Yacht Documentation in Fort Lauderdale, FL is the federal registration of vessels weighing five net tons and over (approx. 28’ and up) with the U.S. Coast Guard, and is generally a requirement of banks and financial companies who may be financing a portion of the purchase price.
The documentation procedure here in the United States is patterned after the British system of registering yachts, with the primary purpose being the establishment of an internationally recognized maritime title for the yacht. The Certificate of Documentation acts as the vessel’s passport in foreign waters, as well as an authorization for the vessel’s use in general or specific trades. Additionally, vessel documentation establishes an official basis for vessel identification and control.
Due to the fact that documentation allows the recordation of preferred mortgages on the Abstract of Title of Vessels, banks and finance companies are assured of a federally recorded lien. Documentation also provides protection against fraudulent transfer of the yacht.