ranger58sb
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We purchased our trawler this year. It was USCG registered by the previous owner and we also registered.
Here in the U.S., that would likely be "documented," not "registered." Latter is the word used for State paperwork.
-Chris
We purchased our trawler this year. It was USCG registered by the previous owner and we also registered.
Conundrum is documented as was the previous Conundrum.
One good thing about having the town you really live at as your port is that it makes a good way to meet people when cruising who live near you that you didn't know before. We've met several other cruisers we didn't know before that way.
Indeed. It was a pre-coffee post. Pardon the incorrect word usage.Here in the U.S., that would likely be "documented," not "registered." Latter is the word used for State paperwork.
-Chris
Montenido,Yep, my last 3 boats have all been documented. As they all cruised in Mexico, this is very important! When checking in or out of Mexico, they want your certificate of documentation.
Cheers, Bill
...did you have to buy a TIP for your entries into baja?..., entering by land or water without "documentation" of a motorized boat over 15 feet (I think) and/or 7.5 HP motor is OK if a TIP for the vessel is bought or exists.
Side question - how do you display your vessel name and port when the dinghy is up?
Who goes from marina to marina?
Who counts their dingy as a lifeboat?
Who uses a dingy for a 1000 other reasons every day or nearly so when cruising?
Sorry Mark but couldnt resist....
sorta like the flybridge discussion....
My insurance company says my dingy is too big. It is considered a boat by them, as such it has its own policy, it’s registered with the state, it’s not documented, is stowed on my upper deck. I’m guessing if I go to Mexico I will need to get the dingy it’s own TIP?
Don't worry, for some size does not matter [emoji1]I wish my dinghy was too big.....
Lepke has it correct , only matters if you go to another country really. Your boat has a passport and as such your government will act for the vessel. My boats have always been red ensign flagged and as such are an entity and the U.K. Government will act for them where ever they are. It also means they are mortgageable items and exist. Same as deeds to a house, the surveyor warrants they exist etal, and you have title. 64/64th shares.
Yes but.....
A documented vessel is also easier to repossess by the bank. I.E. Alaska lenders almost always require the buyer to document the boat....
Just saying, many boats are designed for marina-to-marina voyages because they aren't dinghy friendly.
Yet Mark is correct in that few boat designs under 50 feet really incorporate a good place for a dingy.....it usually takes aftermarket and often hard to install davit systems to even carry one.
But we do overcome with enough money and head scratching....
Wifey B: When we were looking for our loop boat, even though over 50', still place for dinghy was huge consideration. So many people said we didn't need a dinghy. They have no idea how much pleasure we got out of it.