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Hey Keith, even though it may not be your normal port, must it actually be a port?* If it's a city without navigatble water, can it be a hailing port? BTW, my boat's hailing boat is Belmont Bay, VA.* This isn't a city, but is an officially identified body of water. Gil

Although I have yet to find the reference in official documentation, the intent of a hailing port is just that--the port the boat hails from.* Interestingly, there is a home port, which would imply it differs from hailing port--so who really knows?* I've certainly seen large documented yachts...

Here's the law which states the hailing port, which is the port and state, must be legitimate. Gil § 67.119 Hailing port designation.(a) Upon application for any Certificate of Documentation in accordance with subpart K of this part, the owner of a vessel must designate a hailing port to be...

FF, it's not fair to compare apples and oranges, even when thy come from the same basket.* I believe you will find that the lower HP rated engines will always last longer than the higher HP units based on the same engine.* I know that Cummins 180 or 220HP 5.9 were far less problematic than the...

Wow! It's obvious some quick thinking must have been used here or the entire dock could have easily been lost.

I saw "May Days" in Blatimore.* That name, too, is not allowed.* I guess the USCG Doc Center just hopes you comply with the naming rules.* BTW, the guy on "May Days" was thinking about changing the name because of all the problems the name caused. Gil

Here's my 2006 Ocean Alexander Classicco 50 underway on the Potomac. She's for sale! Gil

I've had boats with tyhe following, Yanmar 6LY, Cummins 5.9, and JD 6068.* I'm also looking at choices right now in hopes on getting a different boat with engines in this very range.* Here's my opinion of my past engines: Cummins, 5.9:* Great engine, manufacturer performed service (BIG Plus)...

Doug, are you saying El Paso, TX is fictious? Be careful, Texans often seek revenge Gil

USCG Documentation vs state titling is an often misunderstood debate. Here's some simple things to keep in mind: USCG documentation does not exempt a vessel from locality taxes or registration requirements. A state can require you to register your vessel with the state and display state...