Having your own boat can be both a curse and a blessing. There is no need to explain why we can think of it as a blessing. Being in the middle of the ocean, with significant others, feeling the soft wind on your skin, surrounded by the immensity of the blue, probably while enjoying some…
A time has come in which you need to part ways with your vessel. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as just handing over the keys. If you want to sell your boat, you will have to take certain steps first. Getting the boat in the best condition you can before publishing it, for instance,…
Even though once the transaction with another boat owner has been completed the vessel is already yours in the papers, it may not “feel like yours” in reality. If that happens, you will want to make the new vessel yours in every possible way. To achieve this, you will probably decorate the interior to make…
Undoubtedly there will be a part of your life in which, with all the pain in the world, you may need to part ways with your beloved vessel. Normally, boat owners don’t know where to start with this process. If you are amongst them, the National Vessel Registry Center can become your savior. This article…
If you are a Canadian boat owner, then you are probably familiar with the requirements from Transport Canada. To complete the duties involved with the ownership of a vessel you need to be well informed. That is the reason behind this article. To tell you exactly everything you need to know about the Small Vessel…
If you have been wondering what a pleasure craft license (PCL) is or if it is right for you or if you need a different type of vessel registration, this article will try to clear things up. The truth is that they are different. For many boat owners, the PCL is a necessity rather than…
Now that autumn is already upon us, we might be having our last chance to hit the water. Before heading out to the lake, however, you need to make sure that everything in the boat is working properly, and that the paperwork is in place. In particular, you need to check the gas and oil,…
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…
Even though it has been a common belief of people since ancient times that changing the name of a boat brings bad luck to the ship, there are a few situations in life that might guide you to do that even if you do not want to. Maybe you want to get rid of the…
The autumn and winter seasons also offer a quality boating experience. However, before you head out on the lake, you will want to check to see that your vessel is in optimal condition from a mechanical standpoint. Before you bring your family and friends onboard, you should ensure that the gas and oil have been…