"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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I believe that documenting a vessel in the US is a privilege of US
citizenship.
If that is true, you will have to let the documentation lapse. You may
still be
able to register it in a state of the US, but that could cause problems if
you
travel outside the US.

Here's the site, read the FAQ:
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/vdoc/nvdc.htm

Thanks, I've emailed the USCG to ask their advice.