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          Our Guides page contains guidelines and reference material for Coast Guard vessel documentation, state level boat registration, and foreign yacht registry. You will also find guidelines for vessel buyers, boat owners, marine lenders, yacht brokers and boat dealers which contain information and resources for vessel titling, securing boat loans, and vessel transactions.
          Please contact us if you have questions about any of these subjects and be sure to bookmark our web site to stay current with the latest revisions.

● Boat Registration Summary - Our boat registration summary provides a quick overview of state-by-state boat registration, titling, loan perfection, taxation, and operational requirements.
●  FAQs Guide  -  Answers to frequently asked questions form our readers abut Coast Guard vessel documentation, state level boat registration, foreign yacht registry, our services, and this web site in general.
●  Marine Glossary  -  A complete listing of the most commonly used terms in the marine industry. These include words and phrases as they apply to the services, forms, data, and resources found in our web site.
●  Vessel Abstracting Handbook  -  Learn how to read, interpret, and summarize U.S. Coast Guard abstracts of title. A must-have resource if you need to determine the ownership, mortgage, and lien status of any documented vessel.
●  Vessel Documentation Guide  -  Information about title, ownership, and vessel requirements for the first time documentation or re-documentation of a previously documented vessel
●  Vessel Research Guide  -  Guidelines for conducting research on Coast Guard vessel documentation records, state level boat registration records, foreign registries, and vessel ownership in general.
●  Vessel Services Guide  -   A guide to help determine which of our services will best suit your needs. Includes a listing of the forms that accompany each of our self-service kits.
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Vessel Abstracting Handbook

U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation
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          Our abstracting handbook is a must have resource for any boat owner, prospective buyer, marine lender, yacht broker, boat dealer, or attorney. It will provide you with an in-depth explanation of how Coast Guard abstracts of title are organized with a description of each type of recording and every data field. You will learn how to interpret the abstract and summarize it into a condensed report showing the current owner and any outstanding mortgages or liens. The subscription also comes with a list of common abstract abbreviations and a convenient summary report form.

●  Complete how-to instructions and guidelines.
●  Low-cost yearly subscription.
●  Includes frequent updates and revisions.
●  Immediately available online.
●  Can be opened in any web browser.
●  Hard copy available with any printer.
●  No login or password required.
●  Includes a listing of common abbreviations.
●  Includes a free summary report form.
●  Free advisory service for all subscribers.

Now!  Includes a One Year Subscription!

          If you need to research the title and lien records for any Coast Guard documented vessel, be sure to give this a try. Enjoy a substantial savings by doing this yourself and become better acquainted with the vessel's history and background. The handbook is provided in browser format which means you do not need a special software to read, navigate, and print its contents. This selection is immediately available by using your Visa, Master Card, American Express, or Discover credit card. Payment is handled through a secure web connection, after which you will be given direct access to the handbook for a period of one year. This will allow you to stay current on important updates and revisions which are added on a regular basis.
          Your satisfaction is important to us and we guarantee all of our services. If this selection is not suitable for your purpose or fails to meet your expectations, just send us a copy of your receipt with a brief explanation and we will refund your payment in full. Please read our terms and conditions before proceeding with this order and be sure to contact us of you have any questions or need assistance with this service.

Vessel Abstracting Handbook  -  $19.95      Includes a one year subscription!



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