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Rules to Naming Your Boat

By Sandy Parks · On March 19, 2021

(All at Sea) – There are not too many rules when naming your boat but there are a few you have to follow according to USCG Documentation regulations. Did you know that for a documented vessel you cannot have more than 33 characters? Nor can it be phonetically close to any word or words used to solicit assistance at sea. Read More

 

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