If you are just giving your first steps in the boating world, gathering the proper paperwork you need to navigate with your vessel may seem a bit overwhelming. The good thing is that not everything is the way it looks. With our help, the process of license or registration doesn’t have to be complicated. Let…
If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, you should know that there is a fair amount of preparation involved for either side of the transaction. If you are buying a boat, you will need to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), save the necessary funds, locate a seller, and negotiate a…
If boating is one of your primary hobbies, there are not many destinations better than Ontario, Canada. With more than 250,000 lakes–roughly one-fifth of the entire world’s freshwater supply–the opportunities for boaters and outdoorsmen alike are nearly endless. If you are an Ontario resident, or if you have visited the area, you know that these…
It is possible for people of any age and region to purchase and operate their very own boats, providing them with the independence to take their loved ones out on the water whenever they please. Naturally, as the course of your life unfolds, you may discover that the requirements you have for boating shift and…
There are many compelling arguments in favor of changing the name of your Canadian boat, which is why you might want to give it a new moniker. It’s possible that the name of the boat that you bought doesn’t reflect your passions because it was given or sold to you by the previous owner. Maybe…
There’s a good chance that spending the day on the water will be enjoyable for people of all ages. Boats are great because they can be any size or shape you need. Although both small canoes and large commercial barges are used to get from one place to another on the water, their real purposes…
There is a high chance that the process of filling out the paperwork in order to apply for a Transport Canada vessel registration, bare-boat charter documentation, a pleasure craft license, or any other type of license will not be exactly enjoyable. Do you want to work with a third-party organization but have concerns about your…
The possibility of purchasing a boat is one of the most exciting things a person can look forward to. In the end, the world of sea travel will open up to you in a variety of different ways. It goes without saying that buying a boat in Canada is a challenging endeavor that in order…
Even though the Transport Canada Boat Bill of Sale is not required for every type of vessel, it can make registration easier for all the parties involved, and it is never too late to learn how to write it and what it is for. Whether you are a new or old seller, this article will…
One interesting aspect of boat ownership is that there are varying levels to it. On the one hand, you have your recreational boater, which makes up most of the boat ownership demographic in Canada. On the other hand, you have boats that are used for commercial activities such as charters, barges, and more. As boats…