"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sat, 7 Apr 2007 17:44:09 -0400, "Courtney Thomas"
wrote:

What is gained or lost by discontinuing USCG documentation of a private
sailboat ?

Since there is no cost or effort to staying documented, why would you
want to drop it?

As long as the boat is not financed there is very little to lose
except that you will be required to post state registration numbers in
the US. If the boat is financed, you probably have a contractual
obligation to remain documented (and insured).



The fees are typically higher, since you have to pay the fee every year.
With documentation, it's a one-time fee, then paperwork once a year. A buyer
would probably appreciate that, if you intend to sell it.

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