Sometimes the sea, and life, can present unforeseen challenges. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to know how to register a boat without ownership, you have probably found yourself in just such a situation. While the circumstances that brought you to this point may vary, there is, fortunately, a path to…
If you are superstitious, renaming your boat will involve more than just a couple of steps, as sea lore has always stressed that changing the name of a boat is bad luck. Besides legally changing your boat’s name, you also have to remove all remnants of the former name and hold de-naming and renaming ceremonies.…
While the idea of buying a boat in Canada for a water adventure is exciting, you still need to be clear about the buying process. Purchasing a boat is not just about buying a vessel and operating it. You still need to know the rules about licensing, operation, and registration. Otherwise, authorities can assess heavy…
Before buying a boat in Canada, ask yourself what type of boat is best suited for your boating likes and interests. A powerboat may come in the form of a weekend cottage, holiday cruiser, a gathering place for dockside entertaining, or a runabout. A lot of boaters like nothing better than seeking adventure on shallow…
Canada features great places for boaters to experience the great outdoors. If you are a boat owner, make sure you have the proper Canadian vessel documentation onboard. Doing so will make it just that much more rewarding to see Canada by boat. You should have a pleasure craft license (PLC) and registration onboard to make…
A boat ownership transfer in Canada is mandatory when you have purchased a boat and need to transfer the ownership to you. This entails transferring the pleasure craft license ( PCL) and its numbers that are used to identify the boat. Don’t confuse this type of document with your boat’s registration, as registration serves to…
Parting ways with your vessel can bring forth a lot of bittersweet feelings. On one hand, you might be excited about a new, better boat, but you might also feel weird about letting go of a vessel you were probably attached to. Not to interrupt those conflicted feelings, but if you are selling a pleasure…
A vessel in Canada has very specific guidelines under which it needs to operate, mostly pertaining to its registration and general standing. Here’s a quick guide in case you have questions about boat registration numbers in Canada, as well as vessel names, hailing ports, and transcript consults. Getting Boat Registration Numbers in Canada In…
Do you have a recreational vessel and are thinking of maybe selling it? Are you officially adding someone as an owner of your boat? Well, either way, you might need to go through the process for a transfer of pleasure craft licence. Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence If you are carrying out this process,…
Are you wondering whether or not registering your Canadian vessel is the right move? Have you considered Nova Scotia boat registration (or registering your vessel anywhere else in Canada) but don’t know if this is the proper course of action? These are common concerns. Over the years, we’ve helped so many vessel owners here at…