For those who may not know me, I serve as the Director of Business Development at Boat History Report, where I work with a wide range of partners - from state titling agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard to lenders, insurers, and marine businesses - to improve accuracy and transparency in vessel documentation. I’ve seen … Continue reading Why I’m Running for Re-Election to the NMLA Board
Partnering for Marine Transparency: How Boat History Report Supports Surveyors and NAMSGlobal
At Boat History Report, we believe that transparency on the water begins with collaboration on land. That’s why we actively partner with marine surveyors, investigators, lenders, and compliance professionals across the industry — especially those doing critical work through organizations like NAMSGlobal and the International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI). Last month, we had the … Continue reading Partnering for Marine Transparency: How Boat History Report Supports Surveyors and NAMSGlobal
How Boat History Report Supports the Marine Insurance Industry
Insights from the 2025 Mariners Insurance Seminar in Fort Lauderdale Last week, Boat History Report attended the 2025 Mariners Insurance Seminar in Fort Lauderdale - a highly regarded annual event that brings together marine underwriters, claims adjusters, surveyors, and investigators from across the country. While this seminar is always an excellent opportunity to engage with … Continue reading How Boat History Report Supports the Marine Insurance Industry
Spooky Scary Skeletons: What’s Lurking Beneath the Deck?
This Halloween, we’re not just hunting ghosts - we’re helping boat buyers and lenders avoid the skeletons hiding in plain sight. Whether it’s a sunken past, undisclosed accident damage, or a history of shady sales, vessels with a hidden history can create serious problems after purchase. And the worst part? Most of the time, you … Continue reading Spooky Scary Skeletons: What’s Lurking Beneath the Deck?
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
2024 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
Every quarter, Boat History Report compiles the number of new titles being issued in Florida, and compares them to previous months and years. These graphs and statistics include both new boat sales and pre-owned boats being sold and titled to new owners. These numbers reflect the number of boat sales taking place in Florida and … Continue reading 2024 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
2023 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
Every quarter, Boat History Report compiles the number of new titles being issued in Florida, and compares them to previous months and years. These graphs and statistics include both new boat sales and pre-owned boats being sold and titled to new owners. These numbers reflect the number of boat sales taking place in Florida and … Continue reading 2023 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
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?
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?
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?
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