There is nothing quite like sitting on deck, drink in hand and gaze out over the ocean. In the morning peace or at night moored under the stars, the right drinkware makes all the difference. The mugs themselves are also designed to be utilitarian in nature, and to have a nautical theme. Mugs for the…
Are you struggling to come up with a name for your boat? Or, do you have a few ideas and just can’t narrow them down? When you do come up with a name for your boat, we offer the kinds of placards that make staying in compliance with marking requirements easy. If you’re new to…
Every Canadian vessel is required to fly a plaque representing the vessel’s legal registration and identity. Other methods exist, but no material lasts longer or is more appropriate than the customary Hardwood Placard, the most durable, advanced, and established choice in plaque materials. The wooden plaques are not just for compliance purposes but also a…
It is getting to be that time of year again where people all over have thoughts about warmer weather and what they are going to do during the summer months. You look forward with great anticipation of getting your boat out into the water and enjoying all that the experience has to offer with your…
When you are the owner of a vessel, you know that there are certain safety regulations you must follow to keep your vessel safe. There are also regulations you need to keep in mind that help your vessel comply with certain U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Vessels that are over a particular size not only require…
Registered vessels in Canada must meet all registration and marking requirements in order to be compliant, and the display of a Canadian Registry Plaque is a prerequisite. The Canadian Registry Plaque is proof of registration of your boat with Transport Canada. A Canadian Registry Plaque is an engraved metal plaque on vessels registered under the…
Whether you own a commercial sailing vessel or a recreational vessel, there are laws and regulations that you need to follow so that your ship is in compliance with federal regulations. Many of the regulations set for by the U.S. Coast Guard involve clearly marking and documenting certain information about your boat and the laws…
One of the great thrills of buying a new boat for yourself, besides getting the opportunity to take it on trips out into the open water, is that you get the chance to name your boat as you would like. Naming a boat is a very personal thing, and you want to choose a name…
Visibility and accuracy are as important as the documentation itself. USCG Documentation Plaques ensure that the required information is displayed and correct, thus meeting documentation requirements. Those plaques serve to prove that a particular vessel is registered with the United States Coast Guard, and are located on board the vessel. Failure to carry USCG Documentation…
Some boat owners opt to paint their registration number to their vessel. Over time, the painting will fade. Now, enforcement officials are asking where your ship’s decal is. It is gone and you have nothing to show them. Another problem of boat owners is that they do not know the proper alignment to separate ship…
