naming a boat

[BoBlvd]

my friend has a new boat...he wants to put a name on the boat...example "my boat"...must he register the NAME of the boat?? and if so, with who and where??? any help please

[Bucktail]

No.  There is no way to register the name of a boat.

[wb]

if the boat is 5 net tons or more it is typically USCG Documented by name and lien info (if any.)

Use this link to search the CG database by boat name: https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByName.html