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…
Boating and fishing are huge parts of life in Canada, especially in British Columbia. Regardless of your preferred type of sea activity, the water in British Columbia, from Okanagan Lake to the Gulf Islands, is clear and inviting, perfect for spending the day on a boat or sailboat. The lakes, rivers, and fjords of British…
Boat ownership can bring about many different situations for you. While many of them can be great for you, there are some that may seem like they can cause something of a headache and anxiety for you. Getting your vessel for the first time can cause you stress, particularly if you need to wait out…
When you purchase a pleasure vessel in Canada, you get the option of either licensing your craft with Transport Canada or seeking a registration certificate. You must choose one or the other, and while there is no cost for licensing your craft, registration does carry a fee. However, if you are carrying a marine mortgage…
As the cost of real estate skyrockets in major cities such as Los Angeles, Madrid, and Vancouver, an increasing number of people are opting to forego conventional housing in favor of a more unique and exciting alternative: life afloat. If you’re already feeling like ditching your roommates, keep reading the article for more information on…
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…
Should the time to part with your boat ever come, you will want to make sure you handle the process correctly. There is more to it than simply handing over the keys. There is a special document that you need to complete to finalize the process. This document is called a bill of sale. A…
Is it your first time as the owner of a ship and you are not sure what’s next after buying a boat? Then you want to do the right thing. It’s important you learn how to register a boat in Canada if you are looking forward to getting waterborne for the upcoming year. The maritime…
Imagine you are looking to buy a new pleasure craft to replace your old one. You might want to change it because you’d like a bigger one, or maybe you want to modernize yourself a bit. Every reason is valid. But if you want to sell the old one instead of keeping it, it’s important…