Did you know that having a registered boat has its benefits? Your boat registration number serves as its unique identifier in case of a calamity on a Canadian waterway. If your vessel is damaged beyond repair, the registration number is there to prove, in part, that you own the boat. Aside from that, registering your…
Boat ownership in Canada is an exciting venture but it’s essential to ensure you have all your paperwork sorted before embarking on your sailing journey. To make sure you don’t collide with other boaters or get into legal jams by being a new boat owner, you need to learn what it takes to stay safe…
You finally took the plunge and bought that new pleasure craft you’ve been dreaming about for years. Now it’s sitting in your driveway, gleaming in the sunlight, whispering sweet promises of lazy days on the lake and exciting adventures on Canadian waterways. Before you can shove off from the dock though, there’s the little matter…
So you finally got that boat you’ve always dreamed of and can’t wait to hit the water for a day or even a week of leisure. Today, the sun is shining on the lake – everything is aglitter! Suddenly, something dawns on the horizon. A question pops into your head: “Do I have the necessary…
This is the first time that you have owned your own vessel, and you need to make sure that it is probably documented and registered. All of the paperwork required to submit an application can be very daunting to the beginner, and if you are uncertain about the status of your vessel, then you may…
As wonderful as it can be for you and your family and friends to spend leisure time out on your boat, you as the boat owner must be aware that you need to follow the rules and regulations set by Transport Canada if you want your vessel to be on Canadian waters legally. Naturally, there…
You have decided that you want to invest in a luxury yacht, and are planning to spend your weekends sailing Canada’s waters with your family. After you have invested heavily in one of these vessels, you need to make sure that you have applied for registration with Transport Canada. This might be the last thing…
You want to buy a new boat, but need to obtain a mortgage in order to afford the cost. In order to take out a mortgage, you will most likely be required by the lender to register your vessel with Transport Canada. Only vessels which have been registered in this form are allowed to have…
Stumbling upon an abandoned boat can be an interesting find. You might have wondered how a person would go about claiming an abandoned vessel. To understand if you’ve actually found an abandoned vessel, it’s good to know the exact definition. “Abandoned vessel” is defined as “a vessel that has been relinquished, left, or given up…
If you sit and think about it, what is your favorite to spend a warm, sunny day? Do you envision yourself out on the lake, casting lines, or water skiing with your friends and family? If so, you might find that owning your own boat can unlock hours of enjoyment in the great Canadian outdoors.…