The boat you have always wanted is finally within your reach. You have saved for years, shopped around with different brokers and on the secondary market, and you finally came across the one you want. It fits all your needs regarding size, engine and condition and the price is right where you need it to…
Owning a boat can create fantastic opportunities for you. If you own a commercial vessel, you get the chance to enjoy a business where you are out on the water and doing what you love each day. As a recreational vessel owner, the opportunity to take to the seas and go out for relaxing times…
When you own a boat in Canada, whether you have purchased it brand new from a dealership or bought one on the secondary market from a broker or private seller, there are regulations that you need to follow so that you can legally put the boat in the water. There are regulations set forth by…
You have finalized your purchase of that wonderful pleasure boat you have had your eye on for so long. And now you cannot wait to take the opportunity to get your boat in the water and enjoy your time out there. Whether you have purchased your boat new or from a previous owner, you may…
Maybe you are the owner of a boat and are looking to sell your vessel. Or you may be a buyer purchasing a vessel from a private owner or on the secondary market. Either way, there are steps that you need to take so you can complete the transaction legally and register the vessel properly.…
Buying a new boat for pleasure or commercial purposes can be wonderful for you. But there is a legal process that you need to follow. That way, you make sure that your boat is properly registered and legally allowed in the water. Filing the proper paperwork with Transport Canada is very important, but it is…
The Small Vessel Regulations require that all pleasure crafts, of all sizes, that are equipped with one or more propulsion engines be licensed. The process of licensing a boat in Ontario is not necessarily hard but there are certain details you should be familiar with. At the National Vessel Registry Center, we provide a system…
To sell a boat, you need to get your paperwork right besides receiving the money for it. It’s important both the buyer and you know how to make the boat ownership transfer. Getting the right documentation will make things clear for both parties and for Transport Canada as well. The time has come to say…
Many prospective or new boat owners have come to us with the same questions about how to register a pleasure boat in Alberta. While this might seem like a reasonable thing to ask, they are actually asking the wrong questions. Here in Alberta, pleasure boats don’t have to be registered. However, it will definitely be…
Have you been to America and looking to bring your boat back into Canada? Does it seem like the rules about vaccination and who can/can’t take their vessel to one place or another change often? You’re an owner, you have boat ownership, so you want to take it to where you want to go. As…