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…
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…
Boat ownership is a wonderful thing and is something that not everyone will get the opportunity to enjoy. If you are lucky enough to own a larger boat that you can use for your personal enjoyment, you will get the chance to experience life on the water in a fantastic way. When you own a…
Now that you have gone ahead and purchased the boat you wanted, you need to think about if you are going to license or register your boat with Transport Canada. Regulations require that you at least license your boat, but boats over a certain size have the option of paying and becoming part of the…
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…
Are you looking forward to a boat registration? If so, the Canadian Vessel Registry is the right place for you. Registration of one’s watercraft is required of all boat owners in Canada. If you follow these straightforward instructions, completing the procedure, which at first could seem somewhat challenging, will be a snap. This article will…
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…
If you are a boat owner in Canada and are unsure whether you are required to register your vessel with Transport Canada, keep reading. If so, you’re not alone. Despite the fact that some individuals may believe they aren’t required, Boat registration numbers offer crucial information to authorities in case of an emergency. There is…
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…
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…