Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 100 Documentation vs Registration

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In this episode I talk to our resident Admiralty law expert John Fulweiler and we discuss the possible ways you might choose to register or document your boat. If you have questions for John drop me a note and perhaps he will answer them in future episodes. John’s website is http://www.saltwaterlaw.com/

After the podcast was released I received this email from a listener:

Hey Franz,

I am listening to your podcast about US documentation and I think there should be a correction about the “built in the US” requirement you discussed. I think the official line is that:

‘Evidence that a vessel was built in the U.S. is required for a vessel which is to be used in the fisheries or coastwise trade’

My Beneteau 50, used for recreation, was built in France but is a US Documented vessel. I think the owner being a US citizen is the important issue.

Hope this clarifies things a bit.

Love the show, as always!

Regards, Dan.

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam
https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam
https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig
Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam
https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK
Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam
https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh
Sailing in the Mediterranean Website
https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.