need help deciding something

[doughy]

hey guys,
i just started playing potc friday and i want to become a memer but before i do i need to know:

-let's say i buy a good ship as a member then my membership expires and i am a non member...then can i still own the ship i bought and be catain and everything on it?

-same scenario but with guns...like i buy that triple barrel
can i still use it as a non member

if you could help me that would be great