282 Documentation?

[Timbo]

Has anyone who owns a Sailfish 282 applied for documentation?

 

[Motivator]

Mine is documented, I had it done when I did the initial purchase and renew annually.

 

[Timbo]

Mine is documented, I had it done when I did the initial purchase and renew annually.

Just got a notice saying my boat didn’t meet the tonnage requirements

 

[mleads310]

Forgive me for this silly question, but what does having it documented mean?

 

[Lsquared]

Forgive me for this silly question, but what does having it documented mean?

Registering it with the coast guard

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[Timbo]

Registering it with the coast guard

What is a Documented Vessel in the U.S.? | Vessel Documentation

When considering the question what is a documented vessel, you will want to know that there are other circumstances beyond owning a commercial vessel where documentation may be required for you. If you want to get your documentation accomplished the easiest way possible, you will want to come to...

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There are no silly questions when it comes to boating

 

[Ridge Runner]

Just got a notice saying my boat didn’t meet the tonnage requirements

I didn't attempt; 282 Sailfish dry weight is only 5,800 lbs, motors prolly add another 1,900 lbs, so below the required 5 net tons...

 

[Legend]

When I got my 282 it was already documented and I just transferred it to me. The gross and net tonnage that is listed on my documentation is listed as 8K. I have renewed every year since 2008 with no issues. Not sure why you were denied.

This is from the Coast Guard reguirements for documentation.

"In order to be eligible for documentation for Coast Guard registration, you must be a US citizen, and your boat must be more than five net tons. Typically, boats which are over 25 foot long are likely to meet the weight requirements"

 

[Legend]

There are services that will process a documentation for you. Did you go directly to the CG or through a service?

 

[Timbo]

I didn't attempt; 282 Sailfish dry weight is only 5,800 lbs, motors prolly add another 1,900 lbs, so below the required 5 net tons...

That’s not how the tonnage is calculated. I made a wrong measurement on total depth of boat now it’s documented