Owning your own boat can be a wonderful adventure and can open so many fun doors. If you’ve bought a recreational vessel you are probably looking forward to days spent out on the water with your friends and family and the possibility of sailing to places around the globe. If you’re a commercial vessel owner…
Yes, there is a difference! If you’ve got a boat from a dealership or from a previous owner there are rules and regulations you must follow. Following these regulations can get your out on the water sooner without any worries. These regulations cover both commercial and recreational and are set by Transport Canada. Transport Canada…
Understanding tonnage measurements can be of critical importance during your years of boat ownership. Do you happen to know the difference between the terms Lightweight Tonnage and Net Tonnage? If not, read on! There are at least eight different ways that tonnage can be accounted for. This can depend on the type of vessel you…
Sure, there are plenty of places you can go to in Canada to buy different pleasure crafts and ships. Sources are plentiful, but you may have your eye on something brand new that is built in the United States to your specifications. Perhaps you have seen something from a broker on the secondary market but…
Owning a boat has always been a goal of yours. You long to get out on the water, whether it is to go fishing, just spend time on the water alone, or have a fantastic ship to take your friends and family out on whenever you want a great experience. Now that you have taken…
So you bought that beautiful boat for yourself, and now you cannot wait for the right weather to come around so that you can get out on the water and enjoy it. Before you make plans for that initial trip out, there will be some paperwork you need to take care of so you can…
You have been considering buying a boat for a long time now. You see friends and colleagues and all the fun they have with their boats every chance they get, and you long to live a life just like that. Think about all the fun you can have on your yacht or pleasure craft, going…
Purchasing a vessel, either for your own uses or as part of your business, can be a substantial investment for you. You put a lot of hard work and money into obtaining a boat, and it is only natural that you would want to be able to use it as quickly as you can. Many…
Boat registration for your pleasure craft is just one of the steps you go through before you can legally put your boat in Canadian waters. Registration is not mandatory for pleasure crafts, but it does provide you with certain benefits when you are part of the national registry of vessels. If you are new to…
You have always done everything right when it comes to owning and operating your boat. You make sure the vessel is always in its best condition, is clean and safe to use, and that your paperwork is current and valid. Unfortunately, accidents happen to everyone along the way, and you can never plan on something…