Earlier this month I spent several days in Tulsa with the International Association of Marine Investigators Board of Directors, planning how we can continue to move IAMI forward. As Second Vice President, I am incredibly proud of the momentum around membership growth, education, and collaboration with partners across the marine industry. What we worked on … Continue reading Moving IAMI Forward: Board Strategy, Training Wins, and How to Get Involved
Fraud in Marine Lending
When AI Makes Fraud Look Real: Takeaways from NMLA During last month’s National Marine Lenders Association conference in Coeur d’Alene, our Director of Business Development and NMLA Board Member, Caroline Mantel, led a session on fraud in marine lending. To make the risks real, she ran a live experiment. Caroline asked ChatGPT to generate a … Continue reading Fraud in Marine Lending
Like New – Family Boat – Bargain Price!
Family Boat, Bargain Price, Hidden History - not every boat deal is a good deal. Read on to learn more...
How Do You Register or Title A Boat?
Wondering how to register your boat? Asking Google, "How do you Title a boat in...?" Unsure of what your state's requirements are for registering and titling boats? Boat History Report has put together a comprehensive guide for registering and titling boats in every state. Each state has its own Q&A section which includes the following … Continue reading How Do You Register or Title A Boat?
Are You Smarter than a Hurricane?
With the height of hurricane season upon us, it's imperative that you know what to do to quickly and safely secure your boat. When Jim Cantore starts broadcasting from your city, you don't have time to research "how to..." articles. Your first priority should always be the safety of your family and self. Once you … Continue reading Are You Smarter than a Hurricane?
How do you check if a boat is stolen?
How do you check if a boat is stolen? Did you know that if you buy stolen property, law enforcement can take it from you without any consideration for the money you've spent to purchase it? If it's a small item, it might not hurt as much. But what if you spent $15,000 or more … Continue reading How do you check if a boat is stolen?
How do I look up a boat VIN number?
How do I look up a boat VIN number? If you’re trying to obtain a boat's VIN, or hull identification number - HIN as they are referred to in the boating industry, you can use Boat History Report (BoatHistoryReport.com) to run the state registration number or US Coast Guard Documentation number. If you are unsure … Continue reading How do I look up a boat VIN number?
NMVTIS vs Carfax vs Autocheck
Despite what some websites claim to provide, NMVTIS does NOT include boats in it's database. Any company claiming to include it are providing you with a false sense of security by taking advantage of a name people trust for cars
Carfax for Boats Law
We were featured in another article on the passing of the Carfax for Boats Law due to our participation on helping get it passed. We've been called the Carfax for boats for years because #BoatsCantTalk #Carfaxforboats #BoatsCantTalk https://www.jacksonville.com/lifestyle/20190621/carfax-for-boats-law-lowers-chance-of-buying-damaged-vessel Carfax for boats law lowers chance of buying damaged vessel By Palak Patel / ppatel@jacksonville.com Posted Jun 21, 2019 at 2:20 PM … Continue reading Carfax for Boats Law
Not sure what the difference between a recall and advisory is?
You're not alone. A big thanks to BoatUS for helping to explain the difference and why they are important! Some highlights: A “safety recall” involves a safety problem that relates to a boat or associated equipment that is less than 10 years old. The recall must pertain to a violation of federal safety regulations or … Continue reading Not sure what the difference between a recall and advisory is?